CVE Vulnerability

CVE-2021-0159

Improper input validation in the BIOS authenticated code module for some Intel(R) Processors may allow a privileged user to potentially enable aescalation of privilege via local access.

7.2 /10

CVSS v2.0 :

V3 Legend

Vector :

Exploitability : 3.9 / Impact : 10

Attack Vector

Attack Complexity

Privileges Required

User Interaction

Confidentiality Impact COMPLETE

Integrity Impact COMPLETE

Availability Impact COMPLETE

Scope

7.8 /10

CVSS v3.0 : HIGH

V3 Legend

Vector :

Exploitability : 1.8 / Impact : 5.9

Attack Vector LOCAL

Attack Complexity LOW

Privileges Required LOW

User Interaction NONE

Confidentiality Impact HIGH

Integrity Impact HIGH

Availability Impact HIGH

Scope UNCHANGED

References
Link Resource
https://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/security-center/advisory/intel-sa-00601.html Vendor Advisory
https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20220818-0003/ Third Party Advisory
Configurations

Configuration 1
Information

Published : 2022-05-12 05:15

Updated : 2022-08-19 12:13

NVD link : CVE-2021-0159

Mitre link : CVE-2021-0159

Products Affected

Intel

Xeon Gold 6244 Firmware

CWE
CWE-20