CVE-2021-0077: High severity intel vtune profiler for oneapi vulnerability

Published Jun 9, 2021
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Updated

Insecure inherited permissions in the installer for the Intel(R) VTune(TM) Profiler before version 2021.1.1 may allow an authenticated user to potentially enable escalation of privilege via local access.

Affected Software

1 affected component
Intel VTune Profiler for oneAPI<2021.1.1

Event History

Jun 9, 2021
CVE Published
via MITRE·07:09 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·07:09 PM
DescriptionWeakness
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2021-0077?

CVE-2021-0077 refers to the vulnerability in the installer for the Intel(R) VTune(TM) Profiler before version 2021.1.1 that allows an authenticated user to potentially enable escalation of privilege via local access.

2

What is the severity of CVE-2021-0077?

The severity of CVE-2021-0077 is high, with a severity value of 7.8.

3

How does CVE-2021-0077 affect Intel Vtune Profiler?

CVE-2021-0077 affects Intel Vtune Profiler versions up to exclusive 2021.1.1.

4

How can an authenticated user exploit CVE-2021-0077?

An authenticated user can potentially enable escalation of privilege via local access.

5

How can I fix CVE-2021-0077?

To fix CVE-2021-0077, update Intel Vtune Profiler to version 2021.1.1 or later.

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