CVE-2021-0061 Privilege escalation in Intel(R) Graphics Driver
An authenticated local attacker can escalate privileges due to improper initialization in the Intel Graphics Driver.
- 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-2021-0061?
CVE-2021-0061 is a high-severity vulnerability in Intel(R) Graphics Driver, published on 11 Aug 2021. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.
Official description
Improper initialization in some Intel(R) Graphics Driver before version 27.20.100.9030 may allow an authenticated user to potentially enable escalation of privilege via local access.
Weakness: CWE-665
Which versions are affected by CVE-2021-0061?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Intel Graphics Drivers.
How do I fix CVE-2021-0061?
No fix has been published for CVE-2021-0061 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is CVE-2021-0061 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2021-0061 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Intel(R) Graphics Driver
- CVE-2021-0062 Privilege escalation in Intel(R) Graphics Drivers
- CVE-2020-0521 Privilege escalation in Intel(R) Graphics Drivers
- CVE-2020-0544 Privilege escalation in Intel(R) Graphics Drivers
- CVE-2020-12362 Integer overflow in Intel(R) Graphics Drivers for Windows * before version 26.20.100.7212 and
- CVE-2020-12366 Privilege escalation in Intel(R) Graphics Drivers
Sources
Also known as GHSA-h98w-h4hp-r85v.