CVE-2021-0159

high-risk
Published 2022-05-12

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.

Do I need to act?

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0.08% 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 5315Y Firmware
Xeon Gold 5317 Firmware
Xeon Gold 5318N Firmware
Xeon Gold 5318S Firmware

Affected Vendors

Intel

References (4)

Third Party Advisory https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20220818-0003/
Vendor Advisory https://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/security-center/advisory/intel-sa-00601....
Third Party Advisory https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20220818-0003/
Vendor Advisory https://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/security-center/advisory/intel-sa-00601....
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high-risk
Severity 24/34 · High
Exploitability 0/34 · Minimal
Exposure 32/34 · Critical