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CVE-2021-42205

MEDIUMCVSS 4.7/10EPSS 0.26%

Last modified

CVE-2021-42205 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 4.7/10 on the CVSS scale. ELAN Miniport touchpad Windows driver before 24.21.51.2, as used in PC hardware from multiple manufacturers, allows local users to cause a system crash by sending a certain IOCTL request, because that request is handled twice.. EPSS estimates a 0.26% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

ELAN Miniport touchpad Windows driver before 24.21.51.2, as used in PC hardware from multiple manufacturers, allows local users to cause a system crash by sending a certain IOCTL request, because that request is handled twice.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1
4.7/10

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

EPSS Probability
0.26%

17.0th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
LenovoElan Miniport Touchpad Driver< 24.21.51.2

References

Timeline

Published
Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2021-42205?
ELAN Miniport touchpad Windows driver before 24.21.51.2, as used in PC hardware from multiple manufacturers, allows local users to cause a system crash by sending a certain IOCTL request, because that request is handled twice.
How severe is CVE-2021-42205?
CVE-2021-42205 has a CVSS score of 4.7/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.26% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2021-42205?
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