CVE-2021-43613 — MEDIUM (6.5)

Vulnerability Description

An issue was discovered in SysPasswordDxe in Insyde InsydeH2O. User and administrator password hashes are exposed in runtime UEFI variables, leading to escalation of privilege

CVSS Score

6.5

MEDIUM

CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:N/I:H/A:N

Attack Vector

LOCAL

Attack Complexity

LOW

Privileges Required

LOW

User Interaction

NONE

Scope

CHANGED

Confidentiality

NONE

Integrity

HIGH

Availability

NONE

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-732

References

https://www.insyde.com/security-pledge/sa-2022027/

FAQ

What is CVE-2021-43613?

CVE-2021-43613 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 6.5 (MEDIUM). An issue was discovered in SysPasswordDxe in Insyde InsydeH2O. User and administrator password hashes are exposed in runtime UEFI variables, leading to escalation of privilege

How severe is CVE-2021-43613?

CVE-2021-43613 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 6.5/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2021-43613?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Review vendor security bulletins for remediation guidance.