Uncontrolled Resource Consumption in Intel HAXM Software
CVE-2021-0180

8.4HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor

Intel
Status
Intel(r) Haxm Software
Vendor
CVE Published:
17 November 2021

What is CVE-2021-0180?

The vulnerability present in Intel HAXM versions prior to 7.6.6 allows an unauthenticated user to exploit uncontrolled resource consumption. This may lead to potential privilege escalation through local access, providing attackers an opportunity to perform unauthorized actions within the system. Users are recommended to update to the latest version to mitigate risks associated with this vulnerability.

Affected Version(s)

Intel(R) HAXM software before version 7.6.6

References

https://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/security-center/a...
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CVSS V3.1

Score:
8.4
Severity:
HIGH
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
High
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Local
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
None
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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