CVE-2021-0156

high-risk
Published 2022-02-09

Improper input validation in the firmware for some Intel(R) Processors may allow an authenticated user to potentially enable an escalation of privilege via local access.

Do I need to act?

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0.22% chance of exploitation
EPSS score — low exploit probability
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Not on CISA KEV list
No confirmed active exploitation reported to CISA
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Patch status unknown
Check vendor advisories for fix availability and mitigation guidance
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CVSS 7.8/10 High
LOCAL / LOW complexity

Affected Products (20)

Xeon Bronze 3206R Firmware
Xeon Gold 5218R Firmware
Xeon Gold 5220R Firmware
Xeon Gold 6208U Firmware
Xeon Gold 6226R Firmware
Xeon Gold 6230R Firmware
Xeon Gold 6238R Firmware
Xeon Gold 6240R Firmware
Xeon Gold 6242R Firmware
Xeon Gold 6246R Firmware
Xeon Gold 6248R Firmware
Xeon Gold 6250 Firmware
Xeon Gold 6250L Firmware
Xeon Gold 6256 Firmware
Xeon Gold 6258R Firmware
Xeon Silver 4210R Firmware
Xeon Silver 4210T Firmware
Xeon Silver 4214R Firmware

Affected Vendors

Intel Netapp

References (4)

Third Party Advisory https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20220210-0007/
Vendor Advisory https://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/security-center/advisory/intel-sa-00527....
Third Party Advisory https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20220210-0007/
Vendor Advisory https://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/security-center/advisory/intel-sa-00527....
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high-risk
Severity 24/34 · High
Exploitability 1/34 · Minimal
Exposure 33/34 · Critical