What is CVE-2021-0074?

CVE-2021-0074 is a high-severity vulnerability in Intel Computing_improvement_program, classified under Improper Preservation of Permissions. CVSS score: 7.8/10. Published 2021-06-09.

How severe is CVE-2021-0074?

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

Vulnerability in Intel Computing_improvement_program

CVE-2021-0074

Improper permissions in the installer for the Intel(R) Computing Improvement Program software before version 2.4.5982 may allow an authenticated user to potentially enable escalation of privilege via local access.

EPSS: 0.002 (11.8th 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 Computing_improvement_program
N/a Intel(r) Computing Improvement Program Software — versions before version 2.4.5982

Weakness classification (CWE)

CWE-281 — Improper Preservation of Permissions

References

secure@intel.com (x_refsource_MISC, Vendor Advisory)

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2021-0074?: CVE-2021-0074 is a high-severity vulnerability in Intel Computing_improvement_program, classified under Improper Preservation of Permissions. CVSS score: 7.8/10. Published 2021-06-09.
How severe is CVE-2021-0074?: High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 7.8 out of 10.