PT-2021-20043 · Intel · Intel Nuc Hdmi Firmware Update Tool

Published 2021-11-17 · Updated 2021-11-19 · CVE-2021-33090

Positive Technologies (AI Summary)

CVSS v3.1

7.8

High

Base vector

AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Name of the Vulnerable Software and Affected Versions Intel(R) NUC HDMI Firmware Update Tool versions prior to 1.78.2.0.7

Description The issue is related to incorrect default permissions in the software installer, which may allow an authenticated user to potentially enable escalation of privilege via local access.

Recommendations For versions prior to 1.78.2.0.7, update to version 1.78.2.0.7 or later to resolve the issue.

Fix

Incorrect Default Permissions

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-276

Related Identifiers

CVE-2021-33090

Affected Products

Intel Nuc Hdmi Firmware Update Tool

References · 3

• https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2021-33090 · Security Note
• https://osv.dev/vulnerability/CVE-2021-33090 · Vendor Advisory
• https://intel.com/content/www/us/en/security-center/advisory/intel-sa-00568.html · Vendor Advisory