What is CVE-2021-33062?

CVE-2021-33062 is a high-severity vulnerability in Intel Vtune_profiler, classified under Incorrect Default Permissions. CVSS score: 7.8/10. Published 2021-11-17.

How severe is CVE-2021-33062?

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

Vulnerability in Intel Vtune_profiler

CVE-2021-33062

Incorrect default permissions in the software installer for the Intel(R) VTune(TM) Profiler before version 2021.3.0 may allow an authenticated user to potentially enable escalation of privilege via local access.

EPSS: 0.002 (10.8th 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 Vtune_profiler
N/a Intel(r) Vtune(tm) Profiler — versions before version 2021.3.0

Weakness classification (CWE)

CWE-276 — Incorrect Default Permissions

References

secure@intel.com (x_refsource_MISC, Vendor Advisory)

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2021-33062?: CVE-2021-33062 is a high-severity vulnerability in Intel Vtune_profiler, classified under Incorrect Default Permissions. CVSS score: 7.8/10. Published 2021-11-17.
How severe is CVE-2021-33062?: High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 7.8 out of 10.