CVE-2021-0154
HIGHCVSS 7.8/10EPSS 0.26%
Last modified
CVE-2021-0154 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.8/10 on the CVSS scale. Improper input validation in the BIOS firmware for some Intel(R) Processors may allow a privileged user to potentially enable aescalation of privilege via local access.. EPSS estimates a 0.26% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
Improper input validation in the BIOS firmware for some Intel(R) Processors may allow a privileged user to potentially enable aescalation 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
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Intel | Xeon E-2314 Firmware | All versions |
| Intel | Xeon E-2324g Firmware | All versions |
| Intel | Xeon E-2334 Firmware | All versions |
| Intel | Xeon E-2336 Firmware | All versions |
| Intel | Xeon E-2356g Firmware | All versions |
| Intel | Xeon E-2374g Firmware | All versions |
| Intel | Xeon E-2378 Firmware | All versions |
| Intel | Xeon E-2378g Firmware | All versions |
| Intel | Xeon E-2386g Firmware | All versions |
| Intel | Xeon E-2388g Firmware | All versions |
| Intel | Xeon E-2226ge Firmware | All versions |
| Intel | Xeon E-2254me Firmware | All versions |
| Intel | Xeon E-2254ml Firmware | All versions |
| Intel | Xeon E-2276me Firmware | All versions |
| Intel | Xeon E-2276ml Firmware | All versions |
| Intel | Xeon E-2278ge Firmware | All versions |
| Intel | Xeon E-2278gel Firmware | All versions |
| Intel | Xeon E-2224 Firmware | All versions |
| Intel | Xeon E-2224g Firmware | All versions |
| Intel | Xeon E-2226g Firmware | All versions |
| Intel | Xeon E-2234 Firmware | All versions |
| Intel | Xeon E-2236 Firmware | All versions |
| Intel | Xeon E-2244g Firmware | All versions |
| Intel | Xeon E-2246g Firmware | All versions |
| Intel | Xeon E-2274g Firmware | All versions |
| Intel | Xeon E-2276g Firmware | All versions |
| Intel | Xeon E-2276m Firmware | All versions |
| Intel | Xeon E-2278g Firmware | All versions |
| Intel | Xeon E-2286g Firmware | All versions |
| Intel | Xeon E-2286m Firmware | All versions |
| Intel | Xeon E-2288g Firmware | All versions |
| Intel | Xeon E-2124 Firmware | All versions |
| Intel | Xeon E-2124g Firmware | All versions |
| Intel | Xeon E-2126g Firmware | All versions |
| Intel | Xeon E-2134 Firmware | All versions |
| Intel | Xeon E-2136 Firmware | All versions |
| Intel | Xeon E-2144g Firmware | All versions |
| Intel | Xeon E-2146g Firmware | All versions |
| Intel | Xeon E-2174g Firmware | All versions |
| Intel | Xeon E-2176g Firmware | All versions |
| Intel | Xeon E-2186g Firmware | All versions |
| Intel | Xeon E-2176m Firmware | All versions |
| Intel | Xeon E-2186m Firmware | All versions |
| Intel | Xeon E3-1285 V6 Firmware | All versions |
| Intel | Xeon E3-1501l V6 Firmware | All versions |
| Intel | Xeon E3-1501m V6 Firmware | All versions |
| Intel | Xeon E3-1220 V6 Firmware | All versions |
| Intel | Xeon E3-1225 V6 Firmware | All versions |
| Intel | Xeon E3-1230 V6 Firmware | All versions |
| Intel | Xeon E3-1240 V6 Firmware | All versions |
Showing 50 of 253 affected configurations. See NVD for the full list.
References
- https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20220818-0003/Third Party Advisory
- https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20220818-0003/Third Party Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2021-0154?
Improper input validation in the BIOS firmware for some Intel(R) Processors may allow a privileged user to potentially enable aescalation of privilege via local access.
How severe is CVE-2021-0154?
CVE-2021-0154 has a CVSS score of 7.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.26% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2021-0154?
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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