Privilege escalation in Intel VTune Profiler



Published: 2021-06-16
Risk Low
Patch available YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
CVE-ID CVE-2021-0077
CWE-ID CWE-264
Exploitation vector Local
Public exploit N/A
Vulnerable software
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Intel VTune Profiler
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Security Bulletin

This security bulletin contains one low risk vulnerability.

1) Permissions, Privileges, and Access Controls

EUVDB-ID: #VU54150

Risk: Low

CVSSv3.1: 5.8 [CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:H/PR:L/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2021-0077

CWE-ID: CWE-264 - Permissions, Privileges, and Access Controls

Exploit availability: No

Description

The vulnerability allows a local user to escalate privileges on the system.

The vulnerability exists due to application does not properly impose security restrictions in the installer, which leads to security restrictions bypass and privilege escalation.

Mitigation

Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Intel VTune Profiler: before 2021.1.1

External links

http://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/security-center/advisory/intel-sa-00518.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.



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