VulnerabilityModified

CVE-2021-33064

Uncontrolled search path in the software installer for Intel(R) System Studio for all versions, may allow an authenticated user to potentially enable escalation of privilege via local access.

HIGH 7.8EPSS 0.16%

Does this matter?

High impact if exploited, but EPSS currently rates exploitation as unlikely (0.16%). Schedule it in the normal patch cycle and watch for a rise in EPSS or a public exploit.

Description

Uncontrolled search path in the software installer for Intel(R) System Studio for all versions, may allow an authenticated user to potentially enable escalation of privilege via local access.

CVSS 3.1: 7.8 HIGHCVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
EPSS: 0.16% probability · 6th percentile
CISA KEV: Not listed
Weakness: CWE-427
Affected: intel/system studio
Source: secure@intel.com

References

https://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/security-center/advisory/intel-sa-00558.htmlVendor Advisory
https://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/security-center/advisory/intel-sa-00558.htmlVendor Advisory

Source: NVD record, EPSS from FIRST.org, KEV from CISA. Refreshed daily.