#VU54145 Incorrect default permissions in Computing Improvement Program - CVE-2021-0052

Vulnerability identifier: #VU54145

Vulnerability 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-2021-0052

CWE-ID: CWE-276

Exploitation vector: Local

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
Computing Improvement Program
Hardware solutions / Firmware

Vendor: Intel

Description

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

The vulnerability exists due to incorrect default permissions. A local user can gain elevated privileges on the target system.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Computing Improvement Program: before 2.4.6522

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External links
https://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/security-center/advisory/intel-sa-00530.html

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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.