CVE-2021-0051

Name: CVE-2021-0051
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2021-06-09T20:15:08.21+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 4.4/10EPSS 0.23%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2021-0051 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 4.4/10 on the CVSS scale. Improper input validation in the Intel(R) SPS versions before SPS_E5_04.04.04.023.0, SPS_E5_04.04.03.228.0 or SPS_SoC-A_05.00.03.098.0 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 input validation in the Intel(R) SPS versions before SPS_E5_04.04.04.023.0, SPS_E5_04.04.03.228.0 or SPS_SoC-A_05.00.03.098.0 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-20

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Intel	Server Platform Services	< sps_e5_04.04.04.023.0
Intel	Server Platform Services	< sps_e5_04.04.03.228.0
Intel	Server Platform Services	< sps_soc-a_05.00.03.098.0

References

https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20210716-0001/Third Party Advisory
https://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/security-center/advisory/intel-sa-00500.htmlVendor Advisory
https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20210716-0001/Third Party Advisory
https://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/security-center/advisory/intel-sa-00500.htmlVendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Jun 9, 2021
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2021-0051?

How severe is CVE-2021-0051?

CVE-2021-0051 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-2021-0051?

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