CVE-2021-0012
MEDIUMCVSS 5.5/10EPSS 0.23%
Last modified
CVE-2021-0012 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 5.5/10 on the CVSS scale. Use after free in some Intel(R) Graphics Driver before version 27.20.100.8336, 15.45.33.5164, and 15.40.47.5166 may allow an authenticated user to potentially enable denial of service via local access.. EPSS estimates a 0.23% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
Use after free in some Intel(R) Graphics Driver before version 27.20.100.8336, 15.45.33.5164, and 15.40.47.5166 may allow an authenticated user to potentially enable denial of service via local access.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Intel | Graphics Driver | >= 15.40, < 15.40.47.5166 |
| Intel | Graphics Driver | >= 15.45, < 15.45.33.5164 |
| Intel | Graphics Drivers | >= 27.20, < 27.20.100.9030 |
References
- https://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/security-center/advisory/intel-sa-00508.htmlPatch, Vendor Advisory
- https://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/security-center/advisory/intel-sa-00508.htmlPatch, Vendor Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2021-0012?
Use after free in some Intel(R) Graphics Driver before version 27.20.100.8336, 15.45.33.5164, and 15.40.47.5166 may allow an authenticated user to potentially enable denial of service via local access.
How severe is CVE-2021-0012?
CVE-2021-0012 has a CVSS score of 5.5/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.23% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2021-0012?
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.
How Strix Helps
- How Strix found a critical auth bypass in etcdStrix autonomously discovered a critical authentication bypass in etcd, later designated CVE-2026-33413.
- Autonomous PentestingAI agents that find and validate exploitable vulnerabilities like this one across your applications.
- PR ReviewsPentest every pull request so vulnerable code is caught before it ships to production.
- AI Penetration TestingHow AI-driven penetration testing continuously covers your attack surface.
Related CVEs from 2021
- CVE-2021-0006Improper conditions check in firmware for Intel(R) Ethernet …4.4
- CVE-2021-0007Uncaught exception in firmware for Intel(R) Ethernet Adapter…4.4
- CVE-2021-0008Uncontrolled resource consumption in firmware for Intel(R) E…4.4
- CVE-2021-0009Out-of-bounds read in the firmware for Intel(R) Ethernet Ada…6.5
- CVE-2021-0010Rejected reason: DO NOT USE THIS CANDIDATE NUMBER. ConsultID…
- CVE-2021-0011Rejected reason: DO NOT USE THIS CANDIDATE NUMBER. ConsultID…
- CVE-2021-0013Improper input validation for Intel(R) EMA before version 1.…7.5
- CVE-2021-0014Rejected reason: DO NOT USE THIS CANDIDATE NUMBER. ConsultID…
- CVE-2021-0015Rejected reason: DO NOT USE THIS CANDIDATE NUMBER. ConsultID…
- CVE-2021-0016Rejected reason: DO NOT USE THIS CANDIDATE NUMBER. ConsultID…
- CVE-2021-0017Rejected reason: DO NOT USE THIS CANDIDATE NUMBER. ConsultID…
- CVE-2021-0018Rejected reason: DO NOT USE THIS CANDIDATE NUMBER. ConsultID…
Are you affected by CVE-2021-0012?
Run a free Strix scan to check your systems for this vulnerability.
Scan your code nowSource: NVD / NIST