A potential security vulnerability in the Intel® SSD Data Center Tool may allow escalation of privilege.** **Intel is releasing software updates to mitigate this potential vulnerability.
CVEID: CVE-2021-0100
Description: Incorrect default permissions in the installer for the Intel® SSD Data Center Tool, versions downloaded before 12/31/2020, may allow an authenticated user to potentially enable escalation of privilege via local access.
CVSS Base Score: 6.7 Medium
CVSS Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:H/PR:L/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Intel® SSD Data Center Tool versions downloaded before 12/31/2020.
Intel recommends uninstalling the Intel® SSD Data Center Tool and install the replacement Intel® Memory and Storage Tool (MAS) for SSD management.
Intel® MAS updates are available for download at this location: <https://downloadcenter.intel.com/download/30161?v=t>
Intel would like to thank Nuttakorn Tungpoonsup, Ammarit Thongthua from Secure D Center Research Team Ltd and Sittikorn Sangrattanapitak for reporting this issue.
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