SB2021081210 - Improper access control in Intel NUC 9 Extreme Laptop Kits
Published: August 12, 2021
Security Bulletin ID
SB2021081210
Severity
Low
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities
1
Exploitation vector
Local access
Highest impact
Code execution
Breakdown by Severity
- Low
- Medium
- High
- Critical
Description
This security bulletin contains information about 1 security vulnerability.
1) Improper access control (CVE-ID: CVE-2021-0196)
The vulnerability allows a local user to gain unauthorized access to otherwise restricted functionality.
The vulnerability exists due to improper access restrictions in kernel mode driver. A local user can bypass implemented security restrictions and gain elevated privileges on the target system.
Remediation
Install update from vendor's website.