CVE-2021-42055

Name: CVE-2021-42055
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2021-10-18T17:15:08.027+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 6.8/10EPSS 0.25%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2021-42055 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 6.8/10 on the CVSS scale. ASUSTek ZenBook Pro Due 15 UX582 laptop firmware through 203 has Insecure Permissions that allow attacks by a physically proximate attacker.. EPSS estimates a 0.25% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

ASUSTek ZenBook Pro Due 15 UX582 laptop firmware through 203 has Insecure Permissions that allow attacks by a physically proximate attacker.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

6.8/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.25%

15.8th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-276

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Asus	Ux582lr Firmware	< 303

References

https://www.asus.com/Static_WebPage/ASUS-Product-Security-Advisory/Vendor Advisory
https://www.asus.com/Static_WebPage/ASUS-Product-Security-Advisory/Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Oct 18, 2021
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2021-42055?

ASUSTek ZenBook Pro Due 15 UX582 laptop firmware through 203 has Insecure Permissions that allow attacks by a physically proximate attacker.

How severe is CVE-2021-42055?

CVE-2021-42055 has a CVSS score of 6.8/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.25% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2021-42055?

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-2021-42055?

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Source: NVD / NIST