What is CVE-2021-33090?

CVE-2021-33090 is a high-severity vulnerability in Intel Nuc10i3fn, classified under Incorrect Default Permissions. CVSS score: 7.8/10. Published 2021-11-17.

How severe is CVE-2021-33090?

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

Vulnerability in Intel Nuc10i3fn

CVE-2021-33090

Incorrect default permissionsin the software installer for the Intel(R) NUC HDMI Firmware Update Tool for NUC10i3FN, NUC10i5FN, NUC10i7FN before version 1.78.2.0.7 may allow an authenticated user to potentially enable escalation of privilege via local access.

EPSS: 0.002 (12.7th 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 Nuc10i3fn
Intel Nuc10i5fn
Intel Nuc10i7fn
Intel Nuc_hdmi_firmware_update_tool
N/a Intel(r) Nuc Hdmi Firmware Update Tool For Nuc10i3fn, Nuc10i5fn, Nuc10i7fn — versions before version 1.78.2.0.7

Weakness classification (CWE)

CWE-276 — Incorrect Default Permissions

References

secure@intel.com (x_refsource_MISC, Vendor Advisory)

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2021-33090?: CVE-2021-33090 is a high-severity vulnerability in Intel Nuc10i3fn, classified under Incorrect Default Permissions. CVSS score: 7.8/10. Published 2021-11-17.
How severe is CVE-2021-33090?: High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 7.8 out of 10.