CVE-2021-0112 Privilege escalation in Intel Unite(R) Client for Windows

High 7.3 Published Updated

An authenticated local user can escalate privileges via an unquoted service 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-2021-0112?

CVE-2021-0112 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

Unquoted service 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-428

Which versions are affected by CVE-2021-0112?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Intel Unite.

How do I fix CVE-2021-0112?

No fix has been published for CVE-2021-0112 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Is CVE-2021-0112 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2021-0112 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-g748-jrj6-5689.

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