Vulnerability Description
Pointer issues in the firmware for some Intel(R) Processors may allow a privileged user to potentially enable an escalation of privilege via local access.
CVSS Score
7.8
HIGH
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Netapp | Cloud Backup | - |
| Netapp | Fas\/Aff Bios | - |
| Intel | Xeon Bronze 3206R Firmware | - |
| Intel | Xeon Bronze 3206R | - |
| Intel | Xeon Gold 5218R Firmware | - |
| Intel | Xeon Gold 5218R | - |
| Intel | Xeon Gold 5220R Firmware | - |
| Intel | Xeon Gold 5220R | - |
| Intel | Xeon Gold 6208U Firmware | - |
| Intel | Xeon Gold 6208U | - |
| Intel | Xeon Gold 6226R Firmware | - |
| Intel | Xeon Gold 6226R | - |
| Intel | Xeon Gold 6230R Firmware | - |
| Intel | Xeon Gold 6230R | - |
| Intel | Xeon Gold 6238R Firmware | - |
| Intel | Xeon Gold 6238R | - |
| Intel | Xeon Gold 6240R Firmware | - |
| Intel | Xeon Gold 6240R | - |
| Intel | Xeon Gold 6242R Firmware | - |
| Intel | Xeon Gold 6242R | - |
References
- https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20220210-0007/Third Party Advisory
- https://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/security-center/advisory/intel-sa-00527.Vendor Advisory
- https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20220210-0007/Third Party Advisory
- https://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/security-center/advisory/intel-sa-00527.Vendor Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2021-0117?
CVE-2021-0117 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.8 (HIGH). Pointer issues in the firmware for some Intel(R) Processors may allow a privileged user to potentially enable an escalation of privilege via local access.
How severe is CVE-2021-0117?
CVE-2021-0117 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.8/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2021-0117?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Netapp Cloud Backup, Netapp Fas\/Aff Bios, Intel Xeon Bronze 3206R Firmware, Intel Xeon Bronze 3206R, Intel Xeon Gold 5218R Firmware.