CVE-2021-0084

Name: CVE-2021-0084
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2021-08-11T13:15:15.957+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7.8/10EPSS 0.32%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2021-0084 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.8/10 on the CVSS scale. Improper input validation in the Intel(R) Ethernet Controllers X722 and 800 series Linux RMDA driver before version 1.3.19 may allow an authenticated user to potentially enable escalation of privilege via local access.. EPSS estimates a 0.32% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Improper input validation in the Intel(R) Ethernet Controllers X722 and 800 series Linux RMDA driver before version 1.3.19 may allow an authenticated user to potentially enable escalation of privilege via local access.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

7.8/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.32%

23.3th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-20

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Intel	Ethernet Controller E810 Firmware	< 1.4.11
Intel	X722da2 Firmware	< 1.3.19
Intel	X722da4fh Firmware	< 1.3.19
Intel	X722da4g1p5 Firmware	< 1.3.19

References

https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20210827-0008/Third Party Advisory
https://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/security-center/advisory/intel-sa-00515.htmlVendor Advisory
https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20210827-0008/Third Party Advisory
https://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/security-center/advisory/intel-sa-00515.htmlVendor Advisory

Timeline

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2021-0084?

How severe is CVE-2021-0084?

CVE-2021-0084 has a CVSS score of 7.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.32% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2021-0084?

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