CVE-2021-0120

Name: CVE-2021-0120
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2021-11-17T20:15:09.087+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 5.5/10EPSS 0.22%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2021-0120 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 5.5/10 on the CVSS scale. Improper initialization in the installer for some Intel(R) Graphics DCH Drivers for Windows 10 before version 27.20.100.9316 may allow an authenticated user to potentially enable denial of service via local access.. EPSS estimates a 0.22% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Improper initialization in the installer for some Intel(R) Graphics DCH Drivers for Windows 10 before version 27.20.100.9316 may allow an authenticated user to potentially enable denial of service via local access.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

5.5/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.22%

12.4th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-665

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Intel	Graphics Driver	< 27.20.100.9316

References

https://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/security-center/advisory/intel-sa-00566.htmlPatch, Vendor Advisory
https://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/security-center/advisory/intel-sa-00566.htmlPatch, Vendor Advisory

Timeline

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2021-0120?

How severe is CVE-2021-0120?

CVE-2021-0120 has a CVSS score of 5.5/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.22% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2021-0120?

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