What is CVE-2021-0065?

CVE-2021-0065 is a high-severity vulnerability in Intel 7265, classified under Incorrect Default Permissions. CVSS score: 7.8/10. Published 2021-11-17.

How severe is CVE-2021-0065?

High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 7.8 out of 10.

Vulnerability in Intel 7265

CVE-2021-0065

Incorrect default permissions in the Intel(R) PROSet/Wireless WiFi software installer for Windows 10 before version 22.40 may allow an authenticated user to potentially enable escalation of privilege via local access.

EPSS: 0.002 (10.9th percentile) — read the EPSS interpretation.

CVSS v3 metric

CVSS v3 base score 7.8 (High). Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H.

Affected products

Intel 7265
Intel 7265_firmware
Intel 9260_firmware
Intel Ac_3165
Intel Ac_3165_firmware
Intel Ac_3168
Intel Ac_3168_firmware
Intel Ac_8260
Intel Ac_8260_firmware
Intel Ac_8265

Weakness classification (CWE)

CWE-276 — Incorrect Default Permissions

References

secure@intel.com (x_refsource_MISC, Vendor Advisory)

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2021-0065?: CVE-2021-0065 is a high-severity vulnerability in Intel 7265, classified under Incorrect Default Permissions. CVSS score: 7.8/10. Published 2021-11-17.
How severe is CVE-2021-0065?: High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 7.8 out of 10.