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HIGH · 7.8

CVE-2021-0153

Out-of-bounds write in the BIOS firmware for some Intel(R) Processors may allow a privileged user to potentially enable aescalation of privilege via local access.

Vulnerability Description

Out-of-bounds write in the BIOS firmware for some Intel(R) Processors may allow a privileged user to potentially enable aescalation 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
Attack Vector
LOCAL
Attack Complexity
LOW
Privileges Required
LOW
User Interaction
NONE
Scope
UNCHANGED
Confidentiality
HIGH
Integrity
HIGH
Availability
HIGH

Affected Products

VendorProductVersions
IntelCore I9-10900X Firmware-
IntelCore I9-10900X-
IntelCore I9-10920X Firmware-
IntelCore I9-10920X-
IntelCore I9-10940X Firmware-
IntelCore I9-10940X-
IntelCore I9-10980Xe Firmware-
IntelCore I9-10980Xe-
IntelXeon E5-1603 V4 Firmware-
IntelXeon E5-1603 V4-
IntelXeon E5-1607 V4 Firmware-
IntelXeon E5-1607 V4-
IntelXeon E5-1620 V4 Firmware-
IntelXeon E5-1620 V4-
IntelXeon E5-1630 V4 Firmware-
IntelXeon E5-1630 V4-
IntelXeon E5-1650 V4 Firmware-
IntelXeon E5-1650 V4-
IntelXeon E5-1660 V4 Firmware-
IntelXeon E5-1660 V4-

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-787

References

FAQ

What is CVE-2021-0153?

CVE-2021-0153 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.8 (HIGH). Out-of-bounds write in the BIOS firmware for some Intel(R) Processors may allow a privileged user to potentially enable aescalation of privilege via local access.

How severe is CVE-2021-0153?

CVE-2021-0153 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-2021-0153?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Intel Core I9-10900X Firmware, Intel Core I9-10900X, Intel Core I9-10920X Firmware, Intel Core I9-10920X, Intel Core I9-10940X Firmware.