#VU60609 Improper Initialization in Intel products - CVE-2021-0119

Vulnerability identifier: #VU60609

Vulnerability risk: Low

CVSSv4.0: CVSS:4.0/AV:P/AC:L/AT:N/PR:H/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:L/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear

CVE-ID: CVE-2021-0119

CWE-ID: CWE-665

Exploitation vector: Local access

Exploit availability: No public exploit available

Vulnerable software:
2nd Generation Intel Xeon Scalable Processors
Intel Xeon W Processors
Intel Xeon Processor E Family
Intel Xeon D Processors
11th Generation Intel Core Processors
10th Generation Intel Core Processors
8th Generation Intel Core Processors
7th Generation Intel Core Processors
6th Generation Intel Core Processors
Intel Core X-series Processor Family
Intel Atom Processor C3XXX Family
Intel Xeon Scalable Processors
9th Generation Intel Core Processors

Software vendor:
Intel

The vulnerability allows a local user to escalate privileges on the system.

The vulnerability exists due to improper initialization in the firmware. An administrator with physical access can gain elevated privileges on the target system.

Install updates from vendor's website.

• https://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/security-center/advisory/intel-sa-00527.html