Vulnerability 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.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Intel | Xeon Bronze 3204 Firmware | - |
| Intel | Xeon Bronze 3204 | - |
| Intel | Xeon Bronze 3206R Firmware | - |
| Intel | Xeon Bronze 3206R | - |
| Intel | Xeon Gold 5215 Firmware | - |
| Intel | Xeon Gold 5215 | - |
| Intel | Xeon Gold 5215L Firmware | - |
| Intel | Xeon Gold 5215L | - |
| Intel | Xeon Gold 5217 Firmware | - |
| Intel | Xeon Gold 5217 | - |
| Intel | Xeon Gold 5218 Firmware | - |
| Intel | Xeon Gold 5218 | - |
| Intel | Xeon Gold 5218B Firmware | - |
| Intel | Xeon Gold 5218B | - |
| Intel | Xeon Gold 5218N Firmware | - |
| Intel | Xeon Gold 5218N | - |
| Intel | Xeon Gold 5218R Firmware | - |
| Intel | Xeon Gold 5218R | - |
| Intel | Xeon Gold 5218T Firmware | - |
| Intel | Xeon Gold 5218T | - |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20220818-0003/Third Party Advisory
- https://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/security-center/advisory/intel-sa-00601.Vendor Advisory
- https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20220818-0003/Third Party Advisory
- https://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/security-center/advisory/intel-sa-00601.Vendor Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2021-0159?
CVE-2021-0159 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.8 (HIGH). 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.
How severe is CVE-2021-0159?
CVE-2021-0159 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-2021-0159?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Intel Xeon Bronze 3204 Firmware, Intel Xeon Bronze 3204, Intel Xeon Bronze 3206R Firmware, Intel Xeon Bronze 3206R, Intel Xeon Gold 5215 Firmware.