CVE-2021-0073: High severity intel® driver & support assistant vulnerability
Published Jun 9, 2021
·Updated
Insufficient control flow management in Intel(R) DSA before version 20.11.50.9 may allow an authenticated user to potentially enable escalation of privilege via local access.
Affected Software
1 affected component
Intel Driver \& Support Assistant<20.11.50.9
Event History
Jun 9, 2021
CVE Published
via MITRE·07:07 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·07:07 PM
DescriptionWeakness
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2021-0073?
CVE-2021-0073 is classified as a moderate severity vulnerability due to its potential for privilege escalation.
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How do I fix CVE-2021-0073?
To mitigate CVE-2021-0073, upgrade the Intel Driver & Support Assistant to version 20.11.50.9 or later.
3
Who is affected by CVE-2021-0073?
Authenticated users of Intel Driver & Support Assistant prior to version 20.11.50.9 are affected by CVE-2021-0073.
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What does CVE-2021-0073 allow an attacker to do?
CVE-2021-0073 may allow an authenticated attacker to escalate privileges through insufficient control flow management.
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Is CVE-2021-0073 easily exploitable?
CVE-2021-0073 requires local access and authentication, making it less easily exploitable than remote vulnerabilities.