SB2021110958 - Privilege escalation in Intel Administrative Tools for Intel Network Adapters driver for Windows



SB2021110958 - Privilege escalation in Intel Administrative Tools for Intel Network Adapters driver for Windows

Published: November 9, 2021 Updated: March 25, 2024

Security Bulletin ID SB2021110958
Severity
Low
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities 2
Exploitation vector Local access
Highest impact Code execution

Breakdown by Severity

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Description

This security bulletin contains information about 2 secuirty vulnerabilities.


1) Input validation error (CVE-ID: CVE-2021-33059)

The vulnerability allows a local user to escalate privileges on the system.

The vulnerability exists due to insufficient validation of user-supplied input. A local  user can execute arbitrary code with elevated privileges.


2) Improper access control (CVE-ID: CVE-2021-33058)

The vulnerability allows a local user to escalate privileges on the system.

The vulnerability exists due to improper access restrictions. A local user can escalate privileges on the system.


Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.