CVE-2021-0155
MEDIUMCVSS 5.5/10EPSS 0.25%
Last modified
CVE-2021-0155 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 5.5/10 on the CVSS scale. Unchecked return value in the BIOS firmware for some Intel(R) Processors may allow a privileged user to potentially enable information disclosure via local access.. EPSS estimates a 0.25% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
Unchecked return value in the BIOS firmware for some Intel(R) Processors may allow a privileged user to potentially enable information disclosure via local access.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Intel | Xeon E7-8894 V4 Firmware | All versions |
| Intel | Xeon E7-4809 V4 Firmware | All versions |
| Intel | Xeon E7-4820 V4 Firmware | All versions |
| Intel | Xeon E7-4830 V4 Firmware | All versions |
| Intel | Xeon E7-4850 V4 Firmware | All versions |
| Intel | Xeon E7-8860 V4 Firmware | All versions |
| Intel | Xeon E7-8867 V4 Firmware | All versions |
| Intel | Xeon E7-8870 V4 Firmware | All versions |
| Intel | Xeon E7-8880 V4 Firmware | All versions |
| Intel | Xeon E7-8890 V4 Firmware | All versions |
| Intel | Xeon E7-8891 V4 Firmware | All versions |
| Intel | Xeon E7-8893 V4 Firmware | All versions |
| Intel | Xeon D-1702 Firmware | All versions |
| Intel | Xeon D-1712tr Firmware | All versions |
| Intel | Xeon D-1713nt Firmware | All versions |
| Intel | Xeon D-1713nte Firmware | All versions |
| Intel | Xeon D-1714 Firmware | All versions |
| Intel | Xeon D-1715ter Firmware | All versions |
| Intel | Xeon D-1718t Firmware | All versions |
| Intel | Xeon D-1722ne Firmware | All versions |
| Intel | Xeon D-1726 Firmware | All versions |
| Intel | Xeon D-1732te Firmware | All versions |
| Intel | Xeon D-1733nt Firmware | All versions |
| Intel | Xeon D-1734nt Firmware | All versions |
| Intel | Xeon D-1735tr Firmware | All versions |
| Intel | Xeon D-1736 Firmware | All versions |
| Intel | Xeon D-1736nt Firmware | All versions |
| Intel | Xeon D-1739 Firmware | All versions |
| Intel | Xeon D-1746ter Firmware | All versions |
| Intel | Xeon D-1747nte Firmware | All versions |
| Intel | Xeon D-1748te Firmware | All versions |
| Intel | Xeon D-1749nt Firmware | All versions |
| Intel | Xeon D-2712t Firmware | All versions |
| Intel | Xeon D-2733nt Firmware | All versions |
| Intel | Xeon D-2738 Firmware | All versions |
| Intel | Xeon D-2752nte Firmware | All versions |
| Intel | Xeon D-2752ter Firmware | All versions |
| Intel | Xeon D-2753nt Firmware | All versions |
| Intel | Xeon D-2766nt Firmware | All versions |
| Intel | Xeon D-2775te Firmware | All versions |
| Intel | Xeon D-2776nt Firmware | All versions |
| Intel | Xeon D-2779 Firmware | All versions |
| Intel | Xeon D-2786nte Firmware | All versions |
| Intel | Xeon D-2795nt Firmware | All versions |
| Intel | Xeon D-2796nt Firmware | All versions |
| Intel | Xeon D-2796te Firmware | All versions |
| Intel | Xeon D-2798nt Firmware | All versions |
| Intel | Xeon D-2799 Firmware | All versions |
| Intel | Xeon D-1602 Firmware | All versions |
| Intel | Xeon D-1622 Firmware | All versions |
Showing 50 of 173 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-2021-0155?
Unchecked return value in the BIOS firmware for some Intel(R) Processors may allow a privileged user to potentially enable information disclosure via local access.
How severe is CVE-2021-0155?
CVE-2021-0155 has a CVSS score of 5.5/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.25% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2021-0155?
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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