Security readout for executives and security teams
Plain-English summary
CVE-2021-0106 is a local privilege-escalation issue in Intel Optane DC Persistent Memory software for Windows. The public record says default permissions were incorrect, allowing an authenticated local user to potentially gain higher privileges. No CVSS score or public exploitation evidence is provided in the supplied sources.
Executive priority
Handle as a targeted patching and inventory item, not an internet-wide emergency. The risk is meaningful where many users can log into affected Windows systems or where those systems support sensitive workloads.
Technical view
Affected software is Intel Optane DC Persistent Memory for Windows before versions 2.00.00.3842 or 1.00.00.3515. The weakness is described as incorrect default permissions. Attack prerequisites include authenticated user access and local access. The supplied bundle does not provide exploit mechanics, affected Windows versions, or privilege boundary details.
Likely exposure
Exposure is likely limited to Windows systems running Intel Optane DC Persistent Memory software below the named fixed versions. This may be concentrated in server or workstation environments using Intel persistent memory hardware.
Exploitation context
The supplied sources do not show CISA KEV listing or active exploitation. Because exploitation requires authenticated local access, this is most relevant after account compromise, insider misuse, or weak local access controls.
Researcher notes
The public bundle is sparse: no CVSS vector, CWE, exploit details, or detailed permission path is included. Analysis should stay focused on version exposure, authenticated local prerequisite, and confirmation against Intel INTEL-SA-00541.
Mitigation direction
- Inventory Windows hosts using Intel Optane DC Persistent Memory software.
- Upgrade affected installations to 2.00.00.3842, 1.00.00.3515, or later as applicable.
- Confirm branch-specific update guidance in Intel advisory INTEL-SA-00541.
- Restrict local user access on affected systems until updates are complete.
- Prioritize systems with shared access, elevated data sensitivity, or administrative workloads.
Validation and detection
- Check installed Intel Optane DC Persistent Memory software versions on Windows hosts.
- Compare each version against the affected thresholds in the CVE record.
- Verify updated hosts report 2.00.00.3842, 1.00.00.3515, or later.
- Review local user membership and access paths on affected systems.
- Document exceptions where update status or product presence cannot be confirmed.
Public sources used
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Open ATT&CK lookup- Severity
- Unknown
- CVSS
- Not scored
- Known Exploited
- No
- Published
CNA and ADP enrichment extracted from CVE v5
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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-00541.htmlCVE reference · x_refsource_MISC
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