CVE-2021-0108 Privilege escalation in Intel Unite(R) Client for Windows
An authenticated local attacker can escalate privileges via an uncontrolled search path in the Intel Unite Client for Windows.
- 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-2021-0108?
CVE-2021-0108 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, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.
Official description
Uncontrolled search path 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.
Weakness: CWE-427
Which versions are affected by CVE-2021-0108?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Intel Unite.
How do I fix CVE-2021-0108?
No fix has been published for CVE-2021-0108 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is CVE-2021-0108 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2021-0108 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Intel Unite(R) Client for Windows
Sources
Also known as GHSA-63fv-xmh7-4xvc.