CVE-2021-0100 Privilege escalation in Intel(R) SSD Data Center Tool, versions downloaded
An authenticated local user can escalate privileges due to incorrect default permissions in the Intel SSD Data Center Tool 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-2021-0100?
CVE-2021-0100 is a high-severity vulnerability in Intel(R) SSD Data Center Tool, versions downloaded, 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
Incorrect default permissions in the installer for the Intel(R) SSD Data Center Tool, versions downloaded before 12/31/2020, may allow an authenticated user to potentially enable escalation of privilege via local access.
Weakness: CWE-276
Which versions are affected by CVE-2021-0100?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Intel Ssd Data Center Tool.
How do I fix CVE-2021-0100?
No fix has been published for CVE-2021-0100 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is CVE-2021-0100 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2021-0100 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Intel(R) SSD Data Center Tool, versions downloaded
Sources
Also known as GHSA-wxhc-fh86-qq4h.