CVE-2021-0131

Name: CVE-2021-0131
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2021-06-09T20:15:08.863+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 6.5/10EPSS 0.81%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2021-0131 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 6.5/10 on the CVSS scale. Use of cryptographically weak pseudo-random number generator (PRNG) in an API for the Intel(R) Security Library before version 3.3 may allow an authenticated user to potentially enable information disclosure via network access.. EPSS estimates a 0.81% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Use of cryptographically weak pseudo-random number generator (PRNG) in an API for the Intel(R) Security Library before version 3.3 may allow an authenticated user to potentially enable information disclosure via network access.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

6.5/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.81%

52.2th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-338

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Intel	Secl-Dc	< 3.3

References

https://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/security-center/advisory/intel-sa-00521.htmlVendor Advisory
https://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/security-center/advisory/intel-sa-00521.htmlVendor Advisory

Timeline

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2021-0131?

How severe is CVE-2021-0131?

CVE-2021-0131 has a CVSS score of 6.5/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.81% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2021-0131?

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