Out-of-Bounds Read in Intel Processors Firmware
CVE-2021-0118

6.7MEDIUM

Key Information:

Vendor

Netapp

Status
Intel(r) Processors
Vendor
CVE Published:
9 February 2022

What is CVE-2021-0118?

The vulnerability involves an out-of-bounds read in the firmware for specific Intel processors, which may allow a privileged user with local access to potentially escalate their privileges. This situation can lead to unauthorized access to system resources, compromising the integrity and security of the affected systems.

Affected Version(s)

Intel(R) Processors See references

References

https://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/security-center/a...
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https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20220210-0007/
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CVSS V3.1

Score:
6.7
Severity:
MEDIUM
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
High
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Local
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
High
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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