What is the CVSS score of CVE-2016-8101?

CVE-2016-8101 has a CVSS 3.0 base score of 7.8 (High). CVSS vector: CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H. EPSS exploitation probability: 0.0%.

Is there a patch available for CVE-2016-8101?

Yes, a patch is available for CVE-2016-8101. Update the affected software to the latest version immediately.

Solid State Drive Toolbox CVE-2016-8101

HIGH

Permissions, Privileges, and Access Controls (CWE-264)

2016-10-10 secure@intel.com

Intel Privilege Escalation Solid State Drive Toolbox

7.8

CVSS 3.0 · NVD

Severity by source

NVD PRIMARY

7.8 HIGH

AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Primary rating from NVD · only source for this CVE.

CVSS VectorNVD

CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Attack Vector

Local

Attack Complexity

Low

Privileges Required

Low

User Interaction

None

Scope

Unchanged

Confidentiality

High

Integrity

High

Availability

High

Lifecycle Timeline

CVE Published

Oct 10, 2016 - 16:59 cve.org

HIGH 7.8

DescriptionCVE.org

The updater subsystem in Intel SSD Toolbox before 3.3.7 allows local users to gain privileges via unspecified vectors.

AnalysisAI

The updater subsystem in Intel SSD Toolbox before 3.3.7 allows local users to gain privileges via unspecified vectors. Rated high severity (CVSS 7.8), this vulnerability is low attack complexity.

Technical ContextAI

This vulnerability is classified under CWE-264. The updater subsystem in Intel SSD Toolbox before 3.3.7 allows local users to gain privileges via unspecified vectors. Affected products include: Intel Solid-State Drive Toolbox. Version information: before 3.3.7.

RemediationAI

A vendor patch is available. Apply the latest security update as soon as possible. Apply vendor patches when available. Implement network segmentation and monitoring as interim mitigations.