CVE-2021-0159

Description

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.

Category

7.8
CVSS
Severity: High
CVSS 3.1 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 0.10%
Vendor Advisory intel.com
Affected: n/a Intel(R) Processors
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2021-0159?
CVE-2021-0159 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2021-0159?
To fix CVE-2021-0159, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2021-0159 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2021-0159 is being actively exploited. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~0% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2021-0159?
CVE-2021-0159 affects n/a Intel(R) Processors.
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