CVE-2021-33089
mediumpriority · track · 31EPSS 0.002 · 16 %ileEUUSEPSS · scored 2026-10-27
Improper access control in the software installer for the Intel(R) NUC HDMI Firmware Update Tool for NUC8i3BE, NUC8i5BE, NUC8i7BE before version 1.78.4.0.4 may allow an authenticated user to potentially enable escalation of privilege via local access.
cvss
Technical severity, 0–10. One row per scoring source.
base score 0–10 · higher = more severe · hover a vector to decode⚠ sources disagree · medium–high · 4.6–7.8
weaknesses
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affected products (2)
Products and version ranges known to be affected.
- n/a Intel(R) NUC HDMI Firmware Update Tool for NUC8i3BE, NUC8i5BE, NUC8i7BE≤ before version 1.78.4.0.4enisa_euvdEU
- intel nuc hdmi firmware update tool< 1.78.4.0.4nvdUScpe:2.3:a:intel:nuc_hdmi_firmware_update_tool:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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sources
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references (6)
External citations — patches, advisories, analysis.
- https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2021-33089cnnvd
- https://www.auscert.org.au/bulletins/ESB-2021.3732cnnvd
- https://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/security-center/advisory/intel-sa-00556.htmlPatchcnnvd
- https://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/security-center/advisory/intel-sa-00568.htmlcnnvd
- https://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/security-center/advisory/intel-sa-00568.htmlenisa_euvd
- https://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/security-center/advisory/intel-sa-00568.htmlVendor Advisorynvd
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