#VU54134 Unquoted Search Path or Element in Intel Driver and Support Assistant (DSA) - CVE-2021-0090

Vulnerability identifier: #VU54134

Vulnerability risk: Low

CVSSv4.0: 2 [CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:P/PR:L/UI:A/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear]

CVE-ID: CVE-2021-0090

CWE-ID: CWE-428

Exploitation vector: Local

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
Intel Driver and Support Assistant (DSA)
Hardware solutions / Firmware

Vendor: Intel

Description

The vulnerability allows a local user to escalate privileges.

The vulnerability exists due to uncontrolled search path element. A local user can gain elevated privileges on the target system.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Intel Driver and Support Assistant (DSA): before 20.11.50.9

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External links
https://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/security-center/advisory/intel-sa-00510.html

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Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

No. This vulnerability can be exploited locally. The attacker should have authentication credentials and successfully authenticate on the system.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.