CVE-2021-0077: intel vtune_profiler
CVSS: 7.8v3.1HighModified
Published 09-06-2021Last modified 03-08-2024
Vulnerability summary
CVE-2021-0077 is a high (CVSS 7.8) vulnerability in intel vtune_profiler. EPSS estimates a 0.21% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 11.1% of scored vulnerabilities.
CVSS score
7.8/10
010
High · v3.1 (NVD)EPSS score
0.21%
0%100%
Low · 0.00 pp in 30 daysKEVNot listedIn no KEV catalog
RansomwareNone recordedNo known use recorded
Public exploits0No public exploits recorded
Timeline
- 09-06-2021PublishedVulnerability first disclosed.
- 03-08-2024Last modifiedVulnerability information updated.
Description
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.
CVSS metrics
2 scores · 1 source · 2 versionsHigh 7.8Preferred score · NVD (NIST)
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:HSourcesSingle source
Medium 4.6Preferred score · NVD (NIST)
AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:PSourcesSingle source
EPSS trend
Probability
0.21%
Chance of exploitation in the next 30 days
Percentile
11%
Versus all other CVEs
30-day change
0.00 pp
From 0.21% on 19-09-2026
19-09-202619-10-2026
EPSS score0.21%
Known exploited
Compare KEV catalogsNot in any of the 3 tracked catalogs.
Public exploits
0 foundNo public exploits indexed.
Weaknesses
CWE · root causeAffected systems
Intel1 product
- vtune_profiler< 2021.1.1
1 vendor · 1 product
References
1 links- www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/security-center/advisory/intel-sa-00518.htmlX Refsource MISCPatchVendor Advisory