CVE-2021-0090 Privilege escalation in Intel(R) DSA
An authenticated local attacker can escalate privileges via an uncontrolled search path element in Intel DSA.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Any signed-in user
- Attackable
- Local or same network only
- Victim action needed
- A user has to click or open something
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2021-0090?
CVE-2021-0090 is a high-severity vulnerability in Intel(R) DSA, published on 9 Jun 2021. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.
Official description
Uncontrolled search path element in Intel(R) DSA before version 20.11.50.9 may allow an authenticated user to potentially enable an escalation of privilege via local access.
Weakness: CWE-427
Which versions are affected by CVE-2021-0090?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Intel Driver \& Support Assistant.
How do I fix CVE-2021-0090?
No fix has been published for CVE-2021-0090 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is CVE-2021-0090 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2021-0090 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Intel(R) DSA
- CVE-2023-39425 Privilege escalation in Intel(R) DSA software
- CVE-2023-27515 Cross-site scripting in Intel(R) DSA software
- CVE-2022-26017 Privilege escalation in Intel(R) DSA software for
- CVE-2023-42099 Intel Driver & Support Assistant Link Following Local Privilege Escalation Vulnerability
- CVE-2023-50197 Intel Driver & Support Assistant Link Following Local Privilege Escalation Vulnerability
Sources
Also known as GHSA-mm8x-4c8c-wh5g.