CVE-2021-45969

Name: CVE-2021-45969
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2022-01-05T23:15:08.833+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 8.2/10EPSS 0.28%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2021-45969 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 8.2/10 on the CVSS scale. An issue was discovered in AhciBusDxe in Insyde InsydeH2O with kernel 5.1 before 05.16.25, 5.2 before 05.26.25, 5.3 before 05.35.25, 5.4 before 05.43.25, and 5.5 before 05.51.25. A vulnerability exists in the SMM (System Management Mode) branch that registers a SWSMI handler that does not sufficiently check or validate the allocated buffer pointer (the CommBuffer+8 location).. EPSS estimates a 0.28% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

An issue was discovered in AhciBusDxe in Insyde InsydeH2O with kernel 5.1 before 05.16.25, 5.2 before 05.26.25, 5.3 before 05.35.25, 5.4 before 05.43.25, and 5.5 before 05.51.25. A vulnerability exists in the SMM (System Management Mode) branch that registers a SWSMI handler that does not sufficiently check or validate the allocated buffer pointer (the CommBuffer+8 location).

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

0.28%

19.6th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-787

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Insyde	Insydeh2o	>= 5.1, < 5.16.25
Insyde	Insydeh2o	>= 5.2, < 5.26.25
Insyde	Insydeh2o	>= 5.3, < 5.35.25
Insyde	Insydeh2o	>= 5.4, < 5.43.25
Insyde	Insydeh2o	>= 5.5, < 05.51.25

References

https://cert-portal.siemens.com/productcert/pdf/ssa-306654.pdfThird Party Advisory
https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20220216-0004/Third Party Advisory
https://www.insyde.com/security-pledgeVendor Advisory
https://cert-portal.siemens.com/productcert/pdf/ssa-306654.pdfThird Party Advisory
https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20220216-0004/Third Party Advisory
https://www.insyde.com/security-pledgeVendor Advisory
https://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/796611

Timeline

Published: Jan 5, 2022
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2021-45969?

How severe is CVE-2021-45969?

CVE-2021-45969 has a CVSS score of 8.2/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.28% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2021-45969?

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