Multiple vulnerabilities in Intel DSA
| Risk | Low |
| Patch available | YES |
| Number of vulnerabilities | 3 |
| CVE-ID | CVE-2021-0094 CVE-2021-0073 CVE-2021-0090 |
| CWE-ID | CWE-264 CWE-428 |
| Exploitation vector | Local |
| Public exploit | N/A |
| Vulnerable software |
Intel Driver and Support Assistant (DSA) Hardware solutions / Firmware |
| Vendor | Intel |
Security Bulletin
This security bulletin contains information about 3 vulnerabilities.
1) Permissions, Privileges, and Access Controls
EUVDB-ID: #VU54132
Risk: Low
CVSSv4.0: 2 [CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:P/PR:L/UI:N/VC:N/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear]
CVE-ID: CVE-2021-0094
CWE-ID:
CWE-264 - Permissions, Privileges, and Access Controls
Exploit availability: No
DescriptionThe vulnerability allows a local user to escalate privileges on the system.
The vulnerability exists due to improper link resolution before file access, which leads to security restrictions bypass and privilege escalation.
MitigationInstall updates from vendor's website.
Vulnerable software versionsIntel Driver and Support Assistant (DSA): before 20.11.50.9
CPE2.3 External linkshttp://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/security-center/advisory/intel-sa-00510.html
Q & A
Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?
No. This vulnerability can be exploited locally. The attacker should have authentication credentials and successfully authenticate on the system.
Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?
No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.
2) Permissions, Privileges, and Access Controls
EUVDB-ID: #VU54133
Risk: Low
CVSSv4.0: 2 [CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:P/PR:L/UI:N/VC:N/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear]
CVE-ID: CVE-2021-0073
CWE-ID:
CWE-264 - Permissions, Privileges, and Access Controls
Exploit availability: No
DescriptionThe vulnerability allows a local user to escalate privileges on the system.
The vulnerability exists due to insufficient control flow management, which leads to security restrictions bypass and privilege escalation.
MitigationInstall updates from vendor's website.
Vulnerable software versionsIntel Driver and Support Assistant (DSA): before 20.11.50.9
CPE2.3 External linkshttp://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/security-center/advisory/intel-sa-00510.html
Q & A
Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?
No. This vulnerability can be exploited locally. The attacker should have authentication credentials and successfully authenticate on the system.
Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?
No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.
3) Unquoted Search Path or Element
EUVDB-ID: #VU54134
Risk: Low
CVSSv4.0: 2 [CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:P/PR:L/UI:A/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear]
CVE-ID: CVE-2021-0090
CWE-ID:
CWE-428 - Unquoted Search Path or Element
Exploit availability: No
DescriptionThe vulnerability allows a local user to escalate privileges.
The vulnerability exists due to uncontrolled search path element. A local user can gain elevated privileges on the target system.
MitigationInstall updates from vendor's website.
Vulnerable software versionsIntel Driver and Support Assistant (DSA): before 20.11.50.9
CPE2.3 External linkshttp://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/security-center/advisory/intel-sa-00510.html
Q & A
Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?
No. This vulnerability can be exploited locally. The attacker should have authentication credentials and successfully authenticate on the system.
Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?
No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.
