CVE-2021-41840

Name: CVE-2021-41840
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2022-02-03T02:15:07.167+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 8.2/10EPSS 0.30%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2021-41840 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 8.2/10 on the CVSS scale. An issue was discovered in NvmExpressDxe in the kernel 5.0 through 5.5 in Insyde InsydeH2O. There is an SMM callout that allows an attacker to access the System Management Mode and execute arbitrary code. EPSS estimates a 0.30% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

An issue was discovered in NvmExpressDxe in the kernel 5.0 through 5.5 in Insyde InsydeH2O. There is an SMM callout that allows an attacker to access the System Management Mode and execute arbitrary code. This occurs because of Inclusion of Functionality from an Untrusted Control Sphere.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

8.2/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.30%

21.7th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-770

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Insyde	Insydeh2o	>= 5.2, < 5.23.35
Insyde	Insydeh2o	>= 5.3, < 5.32.35
Insyde	Insydeh2o	>= 5.4, < 5.40.35

References

https://cert-portal.siemens.com/productcert/pdf/ssa-306654.pdfThird Party Advisory
https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20220217-0014/Third Party Advisory
https://www.insyde.com/security-pledgeVendor Advisory
https://www.insyde.com/security-pledge/SA-2022018Vendor Advisory
https://cert-portal.siemens.com/productcert/pdf/ssa-306654.pdfThird Party Advisory
https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20220217-0014/Third Party Advisory
https://www.insyde.com/security-pledgeVendor Advisory
https://www.insyde.com/security-pledge/SA-2022018Vendor Advisory
https://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/796611

Timeline

Published: Feb 3, 2022
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2021-41840?

How severe is CVE-2021-41840?

CVE-2021-41840 has a CVSS score of 8.2/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.30% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2021-41840?

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