CVE-2021-0196

High

Description

Improper access control in kernel mode driver for some Intel(R) NUC 9 Extreme Laptop Kits before version 2.2.0.20 may allow an authenticated user to potentially enable escalation of privilege via local access.

SeverityHigh
CVSS7.8
Exploit probability—
ProductIntel Lapqc71a Firmware
PublishedAug 11, 2021
First seenAug 11, 2021

How to fix

Update
  • intel lapqc71a_firmware2.2.0.20 or later
  • intel lapqc71b_firmware2.2.0.20 or later
  • intel lapqc71c_firmware2.2.0.20 or later
  • intel lapqc71d_firmware2.2.0.20 or later

Affected products

ProductAffected versionsFixed in
intel lapqc71a_firmwarev < 2.2.0.202.2.0.20
intel lapqc71b_firmwarev < 2.2.0.202.2.0.20
intel lapqc71c_firmwarev < 2.2.0.202.2.0.20
intel lapqc71d_firmwarev < 2.2.0.202.2.0.20

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