CVE-2021-0065 Privilege escalation in Intel(R) PROSet/Wireless WiFi software installer for Windows 10

High 7.8 Published 17 Nov 2021 Updated 3 Aug 2024

An authenticated local attacker can escalate privileges due to incorrect default permissions in the Intel PROSet/Wireless WiFi software installer.

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-2021-0065?

CVE-2021-0065 is a high-severity vulnerability in Intel(R) PROSet/Wireless WiFi software installer for Windows 10, published on 17 Nov 2021. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.

Official description

Incorrect default permissions in the Intel(R) PROSet/Wireless WiFi software installer for Windows 10 before version 22.40 may allow an authenticated user to potentially enable escalation of privilege via local access.

Weakness: CWE-276

Which versions are affected by CVE-2021-0065?

It affects 13 products.

Products include Intel 7265 Firmware, Intel 9260 Firmware, Intel Ac 3165 Firmware, Intel Ac 3168 Firmware, Intel Ac 8260 Firmware, Intel Ac 8265 Firmware and 7 more.

How do I fix CVE-2021-0065?

No fix has been published for CVE-2021-0065 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Is CVE-2021-0065 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2021-0065 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-3c8p-8vwf-25g8.