CVE-2021-0052 Privilege escalation in Intel(R) Computing Improvement Program
An authenticated local user can escalate privileges due to incorrect default privileges in the Intel Computing Improvement Program.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Any signed-in user
- Attackable
- Local or same network only
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2021-0052?
CVE-2021-0052 is a high-severity vulnerability in Intel(R) Computing Improvement Program, published on 9 Jun 2021. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.
Official description
Incorrect default privileges in the Intel(R) Computing Improvement Program before version 2.4.6522 may allow an authenticated user to potentially enable an escalation of privilege via local access.
Weakness: CWE-269
Which versions are affected by CVE-2021-0052?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Intel Computing Improvement Program.
How do I fix CVE-2021-0052?
No fix has been published for CVE-2021-0052 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is CVE-2021-0052 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2021-0052 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Intel(R) Computing Improvement Program
- CVE-2025-24299 Privilege escalation in Intel(R) CIP software
- CVE-2021-0074 Privilege escalation in Intel(R) Computing Improvement Program software
- CVE-2020-8736 Privilege escalation in Intel(R) Computing Improvement Program Advisory
- CVE-2019-11162 Missing authorization in Intel(R) Computing Improvement Program Advisory
- CVE-2018-12168 Privilege escalation in Intel(R) Computing Improvement Program
Sources
Also known as GHSA-9h9p-7pmj-4jfg.