CVE-2021-0098 Privilege escalation in Intel Unite(R) Client for Windows
An authenticated local user can escalate privileges in the Intel Unite Client for Windows due to improper access control.
- 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-2021-0098?
CVE-2021-0098 is a high-severity vulnerability in Intel Unite(R) Client for Windows, 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 access control in the Intel Unite(R) Client for Windows before version 4.2.25031 may allow an authenticated user to potentially enable an escalation of privilege via local access.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2021-0098?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Intel Unite.
How do I fix CVE-2021-0098?
No fix has been published for CVE-2021-0098 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is CVE-2021-0098 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2021-0098 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Intel Unite(R) Client for Windows
- CVE-2019-0172 Privilege escalation in Intel Unite(R) Client for Android
- CVE-2019-0101 Auth bypass in n/a
- CVE-2017-5738 Information disclosure in Unite App
- CVE-2021-0102 Privilege escalation in Intel Unite(R) Client for Windows
- CVE-2023-25773 Privilege escalation in Intel(R) Unite(R) Hub software installer for Windows
Sources
Also known as GHSA-7xc9-8v36-4wxf.