CVE-2021-39301
HIGHCVSS 8.8/10EPSS 0.42%
Last modified
CVE-2021-39301 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 8.8/10 on the CVSS scale. Potential vulnerabilities have been identified in UEFI firmware (BIOS) for some PC products which may allow escalation of privilege and arbitrary code execution.. EPSS estimates a 0.42% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
Potential vulnerabilities have been identified in UEFI firmware (BIOS) for some PC products which may allow escalation of privilege and arbitrary code execution.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Hp | Z1 Entry Tower G5 Workstation Firmware | < 02.12.00 |
| Hp | Z1 Entry Tower G6 Workstation Firmware | < 02.10.00 |
| Hp | Z1 G8 Tower Desktop Pc Firmware | < 02.07.00 |
| Hp | Z4 G4 Workstation \(Core-X\) Firmware | < 02.75 |
| Hp | Z4 G4 Workstation \(Xeon W\) Firmware | < 02.75 |
| Hp | Z6 G4 Workstation Firmware | < 02.75 |
| Hp | Z8 G4 Workstation Firmware | < 02.75 |
| Hp | Engage Flex Mini Retail System Firmware | < 02.10.00 |
| Hp | Mp9 G4 Retail System Firmware | < 02.18.00 |
| Hp | Elite Dragonfly Firmware | < 01.12.00 |
| Hp | Elite Dragonfly G2 Firmware | < 01.08.00 |
| Hp | Elite Dragonfly Max Firmware | < 01.08.00 |
| Hp | Elite X2 1013 G3 Firmware | < 01.19.00 |
| Hp | Elite X2 G4 Firmware | < 01.12.00 |
| Hp | Elite X2 G8 Tablet Firmware | < 01.08.00 |
| Hp | Elitebook 1050 G1 Firmware | < 01.19.00 |
| Hp | Elitebook 830 G5 Firmware | < 01.19.00 |
| Hp | Elitebook 830 G6 Firmware | < 01.12.00 |
| Hp | Elitebook 830 G7 Firmware | < 01.08.00 |
| Hp | Elitebook 830 G8 Firmware | < 01.08.00 |
| Hp | Elitebook 836 G5 Firmware | < 01.19.00 |
| Hp | Elitebook 836 G6 Firmware | < 01.12.00 |
| Hp | Elitebook 840 Aero G8 Firmware | < 01.08.00 |
| Hp | Elitebook 840 G5 Firmware | < 01.19.00 |
| Hp | Elitebook 840 G5 Healthcare Edition Firmware | < 01.19.00 |
| Hp | Elitebook 840 G6 Firmware | < 01.12.00 |
| Hp | Elitebook 840 G6 Healthcare Edition Firmware | < 01.12.00 |
| Hp | Elitebook 840 G7 Firmware | < 01.08.00 |
| Hp | Elitebook 840 G8 Firmware | < 01.08.00 |
| Hp | Elitebook 840r G4 Firmware | < 01.19.00 |
| Hp | Elitebook 846 G5 Firmware | < 01.19.00 |
| Hp | Elitebook 850 G5 Firmware | < 01.19.00 |
| Hp | Elitebook 850 G6 Firmware | < 01.12.00 |
| Hp | Elitebook 850 G7 Firmware | < 01.08.00 |
| Hp | Elitebook 850 G8 Firmware | < 01.08.00 |
| Hp | Elitebook X360 1030 G3 Firmware | < 01.19.00 |
| Hp | Elitebook X360 1030 G4 Firmware | < 01.12.00 |
| Hp | Elitebook X360 1030 G7 Firmware | < 01.08.00 |
| Hp | Elitebook X360 1030 G8 Firmware | < 01.08.00 |
| Hp | Elitebook X360 1040 G5 Firmware | < 01.19.00 |
| Hp | Elitebook X360 1040 G6 Firmware | < 01.12.00 |
| Hp | Elitebook X360 1040 G7 Firmware | < 01.08.00 |
| Hp | Elitebook X360 1040 G8 Firmware | < 01.08.00 |
| Hp | Elitebook X360 830 G5 Firmware | < 01.19.00 |
| Hp | Elitebook X360 830 G6 Firmware | < 01.12.00 |
| Hp | Elitebook X360 830 G7 Firmware | < 01.08.00 |
| Hp | Elitebook X360 830 G8 Firmware | < 01.08.00 |
| Hp | Probook 430 G5 Firmware | < 01.19.00 |
| Hp | Probook 430 G6 Firmware | < 01.19.00 |
| Hp | Probook 430 G7 Firmware | < 01.12.00 |
Showing 50 of 187 affected configurations. See NVD for the full list.
References
- https://support.hp.com/us-en/document/ish_5661066-5661090-16Patch, Vendor Advisory
- https://support.hp.com/us-en/document/ish_5661066-5661090-16Patch, Vendor Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2021-39301?
Potential vulnerabilities have been identified in UEFI firmware (BIOS) for some PC products which may allow escalation of privilege and arbitrary code execution.
How severe is CVE-2021-39301?
CVE-2021-39301 has a CVSS score of 8.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.42% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2021-39301?
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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