CVE-2021-0099
HIGHCVSS 7.8/10EPSS 0.30%
Last modified
CVE-2021-0099 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.8/10 on the CVSS scale. Insufficient control flow management in the firmware for some Intel(R) Processors may allow an authenticated user to potentially enable an escalation of privilege via local access.. EPSS estimates a 0.30% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
Insufficient control flow management in the firmware for some Intel(R) Processors may allow an authenticated user to potentially enable an escalation of privilege via local access.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Intel | Atom C3308 | All versions |
| Intel | Atom C3336 | All versions |
| Intel | Atom C3338 | All versions |
| Intel | Atom C3338r | All versions |
| Intel | Atom C3436l | All versions |
| Intel | Atom C3508 | All versions |
| Intel | Atom C3538 | All versions |
| Intel | Atom C3558 | All versions |
| Intel | Atom C3558r | All versions |
| Intel | Atom C3708 | All versions |
| Intel | Atom C3750 | All versions |
| Intel | Atom C3758 | All versions |
| Intel | Atom C3758r | All versions |
| Intel | Atom C3808 | All versions |
| Intel | Atom C3830 | All versions |
| Intel | Atom C3850 | All versions |
| Intel | Atom C3858 | All versions |
| Intel | Atom C3950 | All versions |
| Intel | Atom C3955 | All versions |
| Intel | Atom C3958 | All versions |
| Intel | Core I3-1000g1 | All versions |
| Intel | Core I3-1000g4 | All versions |
| Intel | Core I3-1005g1 | All versions |
| Intel | Core I3-10100 | All versions |
| Intel | Core I3-10100e | All versions |
| Intel | Core I3-10100f | All versions |
| Intel | Core I3-10100t | All versions |
| Intel | Core I3-10100te | All versions |
| Intel | Core I3-10100y | All versions |
| Intel | Core I3-10105 | All versions |
| Intel | Core I3-10105f | All versions |
| Intel | Core I3-10105t | All versions |
| Intel | Core I3-10110u | All versions |
| Intel | Core I3-10110y | All versions |
| Intel | Core I3-10300 | All versions |
| Intel | Core I3-10300t | All versions |
| Intel | Core I3-10305 | All versions |
| Intel | Core I3-10305t | All versions |
| Intel | Core I3-10320 | All versions |
| Intel | Core I3-10325 | All versions |
| Intel | Core I3-11100he | All versions |
| Intel | Core I3-1110g4 | All versions |
| Intel | Core I3-1115g4 | All versions |
| Intel | Core I3-1115g4e | All versions |
| Intel | Core I3-1115gre | All versions |
| Intel | Core I3-1120g4 | All versions |
| Intel | Core I3-1125g4 | All versions |
| Intel | Core I3-6006u | All versions |
| Intel | Core I3-6098p | All versions |
| Intel | Core I3-6100 | All versions |
Showing 50 of 681 affected configurations. See NVD for the full list.
References
- https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20220210-0007/Third Party Advisory
- https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20220210-0007/Third Party Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2021-0099?
Insufficient control flow management in the firmware for some Intel(R) Processors may allow an authenticated user to potentially enable an escalation of privilege via local access.
How severe is CVE-2021-0099?
CVE-2021-0099 has a CVSS score of 7.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.30% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2021-0099?
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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