CVE-2021-0143 Privilege escalation in Intel(R) Brand Verification Tool
An authenticated local user can escalate privileges due to improper installer permissions in the Intel Brand Verification Tool.
- 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-2021-0143?
CVE-2021-0143 is a high-severity vulnerability in Intel(R) Brand Verification Tool, published on 17 Jun 2021. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.
Official description
Improper permissions in the installer for the Intel(R) Brand Verification Tool before version 11.0.0.1225 may allow an authenticated user to potentially enable escalation of privilege via local access.
Weakness: CWE-276
Which versions are affected by CVE-2021-0143?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Intel Brand Verification Tool.
How do I fix CVE-2021-0143?
No fix has been published for CVE-2021-0143 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is CVE-2021-0143 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2021-0143 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-qx3w-ghxg-3cm3.