CVE-2021-33090 describes an incorrect default permissions vulnerability in the Intel NUC HDMI Firmware Update Tool, affecting NUC10i3FN, NUC10i5FN, and NUC10i7FN models before version 1.78.2.0.7. This high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.8) allows an authenticated local user to potentially achieve escalation of privilege due to the installer's improper permissions. While the vulnerability has a high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability, there is currently no evidence of active exploitation, public exploit code, or significant community discussion.
| Vendor | Product | Version(s) | CPE |
|---|---|---|---|
< 1.78.2.0.7CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:intel:nuc_hdmi_firmware_update_tool:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* |
CVSS version used by this source: 3.1
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
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