CVE-2021-28210

Name: CVE-2021-28210
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2021-06-11T16:15:12.43+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7.8/10EPSS 0.40%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2021-28210 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.8/10 on the CVSS scale. An unlimited recursion in DxeCore in EDK II.. EPSS estimates a 0.40% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

An unlimited recursion in DxeCore in EDK II.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

7.8/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.40%

31.7th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Tianocore	Edk2	< 202008

References

https://bugzilla.tianocore.org/show_bug.cgi?id=1743Exploit, Issue Tracking, Patch, Vendor Advisory
https://bugzilla.tianocore.org/show_bug.cgi?id=1743Exploit, Issue Tracking, Patch, Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Jun 11, 2021
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2021-28210?

An unlimited recursion in DxeCore in EDK II.

How severe is CVE-2021-28210?

CVE-2021-28210 has a CVSS score of 7.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.40% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2021-28210?

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.

Are you affected by CVE-2021-28210?

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Source: NVD / NIST