CVE-2021-0074 Privilege escalation in Intel(R) Computing Improvement Program software
An authenticated local user can escalate privileges due to improper installer permissions in the Intel Computing Improvement Program software.
- 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-2021-0074?
CVE-2021-0074 is a high-severity vulnerability in Intel(R) Computing Improvement Program software, 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
Improper permissions in the installer for the Intel(R) Computing Improvement Program software before version 2.4.5982 may allow an authenticated user to potentially enable escalation of privilege via local access.
Weakness: CWE-281
Which versions are affected by CVE-2021-0074?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Intel Computing Improvement Program.
How do I fix CVE-2021-0074?
No fix has been published for CVE-2021-0074 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is CVE-2021-0074 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2021-0074 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Intel(R) Computing Improvement Program software
- CVE-2025-24299 Privilege escalation in Intel(R) CIP software
- CVE-2021-0052 Privilege escalation in Intel(R) Computing Improvement Program
- 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-mcm4-9m83-86m6.