CVE-2021-0006

Name: CVE-2021-0006
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2021-08-11T13:15:15.67+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 4.4/10EPSS 0.23%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2021-0006 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 4.4/10 on the CVSS scale. Improper conditions check in firmware for Intel(R) Ethernet Adapters 800 Series Controllers and associated adapters before version 1.5.4.0 may allow a privileged user to potentially enable denial of service via local access.. EPSS estimates a 0.23% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Improper conditions check in firmware for Intel(R) Ethernet Adapters 800 Series Controllers and associated adapters before version 1.5.4.0 may allow a privileged user to potentially enable denial of service via local access.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

4.4/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.23%

13.6th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-755

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Intel	Ethernet Controller E810 Firmware	< 1.5.4.0

References

https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20210827-0009/Third Party Advisory
https://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/security-center/advisory/intel-sa-00479.htmlVendor Advisory
https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20210827-0009/Third Party Advisory
https://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/security-center/advisory/intel-sa-00479.htmlVendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Aug 11, 2021
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2021-0006?

How severe is CVE-2021-0006?

CVE-2021-0006 has a CVSS score of 4.4/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.23% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2021-0006?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST