Security readout for executives and security teams
Plain-English summary
This issue affects Intel NUC M15 Laptop Kit Driver Pack software before version 1.1. Because default permissions were too loose, someone who already has authenticated local access to a laptop could potentially gain higher privileges. It is not described as a remote compromise, and the provided sources do not show active exploitation.
Executive priority
Prioritize remediation on managed Intel NUC M15 laptops, especially shared or high-trust systems. Business urgency is moderate because exploitation requires authenticated local access, but successful abuse could undermine endpoint privilege boundaries.
Technical view
CVE-2021-0058 is an incorrect default permissions flaw in Intel(R) NUC M15 Laptop Kit Driver Pack software before updated version 1.1. The documented attack condition is authenticated local access, with potential escalation of privilege. The provided bundle does not include CVSS, CWE, or detailed component-level mechanics.
Likely exposure
Exposure is likely limited to systems using the Intel(R) NUC M15 Laptop Kit Driver Pack software before version 1.1. Organizations without that software or device class are unlikely to be affected based on the supplied evidence.
Exploitation context
The sources describe a local, authenticated privilege-escalation path. CISA KEV status is false in the bundle, and no cited source states active exploitation. Treat this as a post-access risk rather than an internet-facing entry point.
Researcher notes
Evidence is sparse: the bundle names incorrect default permissions, local authenticated access, and pre-1.1 Driver Pack software, but omits CVSS, CWE, affected file paths, and exploit detail. Avoid assuming broader Intel driver exposure beyond the named Driver Pack.
Mitigation direction
- Inventory Intel NUC M15 systems and installed Driver Pack versions.
- Review Intel advisory INTEL-SA-00507 for the supported update path.
- Update affected Driver Pack installations to version 1.1 or vendor-recommended later guidance.
- Restrict local user access on affected laptops until remediation is complete.
- Monitor vendor advisories for any revised severity or remediation details.
Validation and detection
- Confirm whether Intel NUC M15 Laptop Kit Driver Pack is installed.
- Record the installed Driver Pack version on each candidate system.
- Verify affected systems are not running a version before 1.1.
- Check endpoint management records for successful update deployment.
- Review local administrator membership for unexpected privilege changes.
Public sources used
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- Unknown
- CVSS
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- Known Exploited
- No
- Published
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CVSS and timeline data
No CVSS vectors or timeline events were available in the normalized CVE source material.
Source materials
- CVE List V5 sourceCVE List V5
- https://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/security-center/advisory/intel-sa-00507.htmlCVE reference · x_refsource_MISC
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