Risk | Low |
Patch available | YES |
Number of vulnerabilities | 16 |
CVE-ID | CVE-2021-0107 CVE-2021-0093 CVE-2021-0091 CVE-2021-0092 CVE-2021-0119 CVE-2021-0124 CVE-2021-0125 CVE-2021-0111 CVE-2021-0103 CVE-2021-0156 CVE-2021-0099 CVE-2021-0118 CVE-2021-0117 CVE-2021-0116 CVE-2021-0115 CVE-2021-0114 |
CWE-ID | CWE-252 CWE-276 CWE-284 CWE-665 CWE-476 CWE-264 CWE-20 CWE-125 CWE-824 CWE-787 CWE-119 |
Exploitation vector | Local |
Public exploit | N/A |
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Vendor | Intel |
Security Bulletin
This security bulletin contains information about 16 vulnerabilities.
EUVDB-ID: #VU60606
Risk: Low
CVSSv3.1: 6.3 [CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:H/PR:H/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:N/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]
CVE-ID: CVE-2021-0107
CWE-ID:
CWE-252 - Unchecked Return Value
Exploit availability: No
DescriptionThe vulnerability allows a local administrator to escalate privileges on the system.
The vulnerability exists due to unchecked return value in the firmware, which leads to security restrictions bypass and privilege escalation.
MitigationInstall updates from vendor's website.
Vulnerable software versions2nd Generation Intel Xeon Scalable Processors: All versions
Intel Xeon Scalable Processors: All versions
Intel Xeon W Processors: All versions
Intel Xeon Processor E Family: All versions
Intel Xeon D Processors: All versions
11th Generation Intel Core Processors: All versions
10th Generation Intel Core Processors: All versions
9th Generation Intel Core Processors: All versions
8th Generation Intel Core Processors: All versions
7th Generation Intel Core Processors: All versions
6th Generation Intel Core Processors: All versions
Intel Core X-series Processor Family: All versions
Intel Atom Processor C3XXX Family: All versions
CPE2.3http://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/security-center/advisory/intel-sa-00527.html
Q & A
Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?
No. This vulnerability can be exploited locally. The attacker should have authentication credentials and successfully authenticate on the system.
Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?
No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.
EUVDB-ID: #VU60612
Risk: Low
CVSSv3.1: 2 [CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:L/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]
CVE-ID: CVE-2021-0093
CWE-ID:
CWE-276 - Incorrect Default Permissions
Exploit availability: No
DescriptionThe vulnerability allows a local user to perform a denial of service (DoS) attack.
The vulnerability exists due to incorrect default permissions in the firmware. A local administrator can cause a denial of service condition on the target system.
MitigationInstall updates from vendor's website.
Vulnerable software versions2nd Generation Intel Xeon Scalable Processors: All versions
Intel Xeon Scalable Processors: All versions
Intel Xeon W Processors: All versions
Intel Xeon Processor E Family: All versions
Intel Xeon D Processors: All versions
11th Generation Intel Core Processors: All versions
10th Generation Intel Core Processors: All versions
9th Generation Intel Core Processors: All versions
8th Generation Intel Core Processors: All versions
7th Generation Intel Core Processors: All versions
6th Generation Intel Core Processors: All versions
Intel Core X-series Processor Family: All versions
Intel Atom Processor C3XXX Family: All versions
CPE2.3http://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/security-center/advisory/intel-sa-00527.html
Q & A
Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?
No. This vulnerability can be exploited locally. The attacker should have authentication credentials and successfully authenticate on the system.
Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?
No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.
EUVDB-ID: #VU60611
Risk: Low
CVSSv3.1: 2.8 [CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:C/C:N/I:L/A:N/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]
CVE-ID: CVE-2021-0091
CWE-ID:
CWE-284 - Improper Access Control
Exploit availability: No
DescriptionThe vulnerability allows a local attacker to gain unauthorized access to otherwise restricted functionality.
The vulnerability exists due to improper access restrictions in the firmware. A local attacker can bypass implemented security restrictions and gain elevated privileges on the system.
MitigationInstall updates from vendor's website.
Vulnerable software versions2nd Generation Intel Xeon Scalable Processors: All versions
Intel Xeon Scalable Processors: All versions
Intel Xeon W Processors: All versions
Intel Xeon Processor E Family: All versions
Intel Xeon D Processors: All versions
11th Generation Intel Core Processors: All versions
10th Generation Intel Core Processors: All versions
9th Generation Intel Core Processors: All versions
8th Generation Intel Core Processors: All versions
7th Generation Intel Core Processors: All versions
6th Generation Intel Core Processors: All versions
Intel Core X-series Processor Family: All versions
Intel Atom Processor C3XXX Family: All versions
CPE2.3http://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/security-center/advisory/intel-sa-00527.html
Q & A
Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?
No. This vulnerability can be exploited locally. The attacker should have authentication credentials and successfully authenticate on the system.
Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?
No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.
EUVDB-ID: #VU60610
Risk: Low
CVSSv3.1: 4.1 [CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:H/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]
CVE-ID: CVE-2021-0092
CWE-ID:
CWE-284 - Improper Access Control
Exploit availability: No
DescriptionThe vulnerability allows a local user to gain unauthorized access to otherwise restricted functionality.
The vulnerability exists due to improper access restrictions in the firmware. A local administrator can bypass implemented security restrictions and perform a denial of service (DoS) attack.
MitigationInstall updates from vendor's website.
Vulnerable software versions2nd Generation Intel Xeon Scalable Processors: All versions
Intel Xeon Scalable Processors: All versions
Intel Xeon W Processors: All versions
Intel Xeon Processor E Family: All versions
Intel Xeon D Processors: All versions
11th Generation Intel Core Processors: All versions
10th Generation Intel Core Processors: All versions
9th Generation Intel Core Processors: All versions
8th Generation Intel Core Processors: All versions
7th Generation Intel Core Processors: All versions
6th Generation Intel Core Processors: All versions
Intel Core X-series Processor Family: All versions
Intel Atom Processor C3XXX Family: All versions
CPE2.3http://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/security-center/advisory/intel-sa-00527.html
Q & A
Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?
No. This vulnerability can be exploited locally. The attacker should have authentication credentials and successfully authenticate on the system.
Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?
No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.
EUVDB-ID: #VU60609
Risk: Low
CVSSv3.1: 5.1 [CVSS:3.1/AV:P/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:L/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]
CVE-ID: CVE-2021-0119
CWE-ID:
CWE-665 - Improper Initialization
Exploit availability: No
DescriptionThe 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.
MitigationInstall updates from vendor's website.
Vulnerable software versions2nd Generation Intel Xeon Scalable Processors: All versions
Intel Xeon Scalable Processors: All versions
Intel Xeon W Processors: All versions
Intel Xeon Processor E Family: All versions
Intel Xeon D Processors: All versions
11th Generation Intel Core Processors: All versions
10th Generation Intel Core Processors: All versions
9th Generation Intel Core Processors: All versions
8th Generation Intel Core Processors: All versions
7th Generation Intel Core Processors: All versions
6th Generation Intel Core Processors: All versions
Intel Core X-series Processor Family: All versions
Intel Atom Processor C3XXX Family: All versions
CPE2.3http://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/security-center/advisory/intel-sa-00527.html
Q & A
Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?
No. The attacker should have physical access to the system in order to successfully exploit this vulnerability.
Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?
No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.
EUVDB-ID: #VU60608
Risk: Low
CVSSv3.1: 5.5 [CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]
CVE-ID: CVE-2021-0124
CWE-ID:
CWE-284 - Improper Access Control
Exploit availability: No
DescriptionThe vulnerability allows a local user to gain unauthorized access to otherwise restricted functionality.
The vulnerability exists due to improper access restrictions in the firmware. A local administrator can bypass implemented security restrictions and gain elevated privileges on the system.
MitigationInstall updates from vendor's website.
Vulnerable software versions2nd Generation Intel Xeon Scalable Processors: All versions
Intel Xeon Scalable Processors: All versions
Intel Xeon W Processors: All versions
Intel Xeon Processor E Family: All versions
Intel Xeon D Processors: All versions
11th Generation Intel Core Processors: All versions
10th Generation Intel Core Processors: All versions
9th Generation Intel Core Processors: All versions
8th Generation Intel Core Processors: All versions
7th Generation Intel Core Processors: All versions
6th Generation Intel Core Processors: All versions
Intel Core X-series Processor Family: All versions
Intel Atom Processor C3XXX Family: All versions
CPE2.3http://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/security-center/advisory/intel-sa-00527.html
Q & A
Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?
No. This vulnerability can be exploited locally. The attacker should have authentication credentials and successfully authenticate on the system.
Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?
No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.
EUVDB-ID: #VU60607
Risk: Low
CVSSv3.1: 5.8 [CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:C/C:N/I:H/A:L/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]
CVE-ID: CVE-2021-0125
CWE-ID:
CWE-665 - Improper Initialization
Exploit availability: No
DescriptionThe vulnerability allows a local user to escalate privileges on the system.
The vulnerability exists due to improper initialization in the firmware. A local administrator can run a specially crafted application to execute arbitrary code with escalated privileges on the system.
MitigationInstall updates from vendor's website.
Vulnerable software versions2nd Generation Intel Xeon Scalable Processors: All versions
Intel Xeon Scalable Processors: All versions
Intel Xeon W Processors: All versions
Intel Xeon Processor E Family: All versions
Intel Xeon D Processors: All versions
11th Generation Intel Core Processors: All versions
10th Generation Intel Core Processors: All versions
9th Generation Intel Core Processors: All versions
8th Generation Intel Core Processors: All versions
7th Generation Intel Core Processors: All versions
6th Generation Intel Core Processors: All versions
Intel Core X-series Processor Family: All versions
Intel Atom Processor C3XXX Family: All versions
CPE2.3http://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/security-center/advisory/intel-sa-00527.html
Q & A
Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?
No. This vulnerability can be exploited locally. The attacker should have authentication credentials and successfully authenticate on the system.
Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?
No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.
EUVDB-ID: #VU60605
Risk: Low
CVSSv3.1: 6.3 [CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:H/PR:H/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:N/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]
CVE-ID: CVE-2021-0111
CWE-ID:
CWE-476 - NULL Pointer Dereference
Exploit availability: No
DescriptionThe vulnerability allows a local user to escalate privileges on the system.
The vulnerability exists due to a NULL pointer dereference error in the firmware. A local administrator can pass specially crafted data to the application and gain elevated privileges on the system.
MitigationInstall updates from vendor's website.
Vulnerable software versions2nd Generation Intel Xeon Scalable Processors: All versions
Intel Xeon Scalable Processors: All versions
Intel Xeon W Processors: All versions
Intel Xeon Processor E Family: All versions
Intel Xeon D Processors: All versions
11th Generation Intel Core Processors: All versions
10th Generation Intel Core Processors: All versions
9th Generation Intel Core Processors: All versions
8th Generation Intel Core Processors: All versions
7th Generation Intel Core Processors: All versions
6th Generation Intel Core Processors: All versions
Intel Core X-series Processor Family: All versions
Intel Atom Processor C3XXX Family: All versions
CPE2.3http://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/security-center/advisory/intel-sa-00527.html
Q & A
Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?
No. This vulnerability can be exploited locally. The attacker should have authentication credentials and successfully authenticate on the system.
Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?
No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.
EUVDB-ID: #VU60597
Risk: Low
CVSSv3.1: 7.1 [CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]
CVE-ID: CVE-2021-0103
CWE-ID:
CWE-264 - Permissions, Privileges, and Access Controls
Exploit availability: No
DescriptionThe vulnerability allows a local administrator to escalate privileges on the system.
The vulnerability exists due to insufficient control flow management in the firmware, which leads to security restrictions bypass and privilege escalation.
MitigationInstall updates from vendor's website.
Vulnerable software versions2nd Generation Intel Xeon Scalable Processors: All versions
Intel Xeon Scalable Processors: All versions
Intel Xeon W Processors: All versions
Intel Xeon Processor E Family: All versions
Intel Xeon D Processors: All versions
11th Generation Intel Core Processors: All versions
10th Generation Intel Core Processors: All versions
9th Generation Intel Core Processors: All versions
8th Generation Intel Core Processors: All versions
7th Generation Intel Core Processors: All versions
6th Generation Intel Core Processors: All versions
Intel Core X-series Processor Family: All versions
Intel Atom Processor C3XXX Family: All versions
CPE2.3http://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/security-center/advisory/intel-sa-00527.html
Q & A
Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?
No. This vulnerability can be exploited locally. The attacker should have authentication credentials and successfully authenticate on the system.
Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?
No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.
EUVDB-ID: #VU60604
Risk: Low
CVSSv3.1: 6.5 [CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:H/PR:H/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]
CVE-ID: CVE-2021-0156
CWE-ID:
CWE-20 - Improper input validation
Exploit availability: No
DescriptionThe vulnerability allows a local user to escalate privileges on the system.
The vulnerability exists due to insufficient validation of user-supplied input in the firmware. A local administrator can pass specially crafted input to the application and gain elevated privileges on the system.
MitigationInstall updates from vendor's website.
Vulnerable software versions2nd Generation Intel Xeon Scalable Processors: All versions
Intel Xeon Scalable Processors: All versions
Intel Xeon W Processors: All versions
Intel Xeon Processor E Family: All versions
Intel Xeon D Processors: All versions
11th Generation Intel Core Processors: All versions
10th Generation Intel Core Processors: All versions
9th Generation Intel Core Processors: All versions
8th Generation Intel Core Processors: All versions
7th Generation Intel Core Processors: All versions
6th Generation Intel Core Processors: All versions
Intel Core X-series Processor Family: All versions
Intel Atom Processor C3XXX Family: All versions
CPE2.3http://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/security-center/advisory/intel-sa-00527.html
Q & A
Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?
No. This vulnerability can be exploited locally. The attacker should have authentication credentials and successfully authenticate on the system.
Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?
No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.
EUVDB-ID: #VU60603
Risk: Low
CVSSv3.1: 7.1 [CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]
CVE-ID: CVE-2021-0099
CWE-ID:
CWE-264 - Permissions, Privileges, and Access Controls
Exploit availability: No
DescriptionThe vulnerability allows a local administrator to escalate privileges on the system.
The vulnerability exists due to insufficient control flow management in the firmware, which leads to security restrictions bypass and privilege escalation.
MitigationInstall updates from vendor's website.
Vulnerable software versions2nd Generation Intel Xeon Scalable Processors: All versions
Intel Xeon Scalable Processors: All versions
Intel Xeon W Processors: All versions
Intel Xeon Processor E Family: All versions
Intel Xeon D Processors: All versions
11th Generation Intel Core Processors: All versions
10th Generation Intel Core Processors: All versions
9th Generation Intel Core Processors: All versions
8th Generation Intel Core Processors: All versions
7th Generation Intel Core Processors: All versions
6th Generation Intel Core Processors: All versions
Intel Core X-series Processor Family: All versions
Intel Atom Processor C3XXX Family: All versions
CPE2.3http://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/security-center/advisory/intel-sa-00527.html
Q & A
Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?
No. This vulnerability can be exploited locally. The attacker should have authentication credentials and successfully authenticate on the system.
Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?
No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.
EUVDB-ID: #VU60602
Risk: Low
CVSSv3.1: 6.9 [CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:N/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]
CVE-ID: CVE-2021-0118
CWE-ID:
CWE-125 - Out-of-bounds read
Exploit availability: No
DescriptionThe vulnerability allows a local user to gain access to potentially sensitive information.
The vulnerability exists due to a boundary condition in the firmware. A local administrator can trigger out-of-bounds read error and read contents of memory on the system, leading to privilege escalation.
MitigationInstall updates from vendor's website.
Vulnerable software versions2nd Generation Intel Xeon Scalable Processors: All versions
Intel Xeon Scalable Processors: All versions
Intel Xeon W Processors: All versions
Intel Xeon Processor E Family: All versions
Intel Xeon D Processors: All versions
11th Generation Intel Core Processors: All versions
10th Generation Intel Core Processors: All versions
9th Generation Intel Core Processors: All versions
8th Generation Intel Core Processors: All versions
7th Generation Intel Core Processors: All versions
6th Generation Intel Core Processors: All versions
Intel Core X-series Processor Family: All versions
Intel Atom Processor C3XXX Family: All versions
CPE2.3http://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/security-center/advisory/intel-sa-00527.html
Q & A
Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?
No. This vulnerability can be exploited locally. The attacker should have authentication credentials and successfully authenticate on the system.
Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?
No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.
EUVDB-ID: #VU60601
Risk: Low
CVSSv3.1: 6.9 [CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:N/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]
CVE-ID: CVE-2021-0117
CWE-ID:
CWE-824 - Access of Uninitialized Pointer
Exploit availability: No
DescriptionThe vulnerability allows a local user to escalate privileges on the system.
The vulnerability exists due to pointer issues in the firmware. A local administrator can gain elevated privileges on the system.
Install updates from vendor's website.
Vulnerable software versions2nd Generation Intel Xeon Scalable Processors: All versions
Intel Xeon Scalable Processors: All versions
Intel Xeon W Processors: All versions
Intel Xeon Processor E Family: All versions
Intel Xeon D Processors: All versions
11th Generation Intel Core Processors: All versions
10th Generation Intel Core Processors: All versions
9th Generation Intel Core Processors: All versions
8th Generation Intel Core Processors: All versions
7th Generation Intel Core Processors: All versions
6th Generation Intel Core Processors: All versions
Intel Core X-series Processor Family: All versions
Intel Atom Processor C3XXX Family: All versions
CPE2.3http://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/security-center/advisory/intel-sa-00527.html
Q & A
Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?
No. This vulnerability can be exploited locally. The attacker should have authentication credentials and successfully authenticate on the system.
Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?
No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.
EUVDB-ID: #VU60600
Risk: Low
CVSSv3.1: 6.9 [CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:N/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]
CVE-ID: CVE-2021-0116
CWE-ID:
CWE-787 - Out-of-bounds write
Exploit availability: No
DescriptionThe vulnerability allows a local user to escalate privileges on the system.
The vulnerability exists due to a boundary error when processing untrusted input in the firmware. A local administrator can trigger out-of-bounds write and gain elevated privileges on the system.
Install updates from vendor's website.
Vulnerable software versions2nd Generation Intel Xeon Scalable Processors: All versions
Intel Xeon Scalable Processors: All versions
Intel Xeon W Processors: All versions
Intel Xeon Processor E Family: All versions
Intel Xeon D Processors: All versions
11th Generation Intel Core Processors: All versions
10th Generation Intel Core Processors: All versions
9th Generation Intel Core Processors: All versions
8th Generation Intel Core Processors: All versions
7th Generation Intel Core Processors: All versions
6th Generation Intel Core Processors: All versions
Intel Core X-series Processor Family: All versions
Intel Atom Processor C3XXX Family: All versions
CPE2.3http://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/security-center/advisory/intel-sa-00527.html
Q & A
Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?
No. This vulnerability can be exploited locally. The attacker should have authentication credentials and successfully authenticate on the system.
Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?
No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.
EUVDB-ID: #VU60599
Risk: Low
CVSSv3.1: 6.9 [CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:N/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]
CVE-ID: CVE-2021-0115
CWE-ID:
CWE-119 - Memory corruption
Exploit availability: No
DescriptionThe vulnerability allows a local user to escalate privileges on the system.
The vulnerability exists due to a boundary error in the firmware. A local administrator can trigger memory corruption and gain elevated privileges on the system.
MitigationInstall updates from vendor's website.
Vulnerable software versions2nd Generation Intel Xeon Scalable Processors: All versions
Intel Xeon Scalable Processors: All versions
Intel Xeon W Processors: All versions
Intel Xeon Processor E Family: All versions
Intel Xeon D Processors: All versions
11th Generation Intel Core Processors: All versions
10th Generation Intel Core Processors: All versions
9th Generation Intel Core Processors: All versions
8th Generation Intel Core Processors: All versions
7th Generation Intel Core Processors: All versions
6th Generation Intel Core Processors: All versions
Intel Core X-series Processor Family: All versions
Intel Atom Processor C3XXX Family: All versions
CPE2.3http://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/security-center/advisory/intel-sa-00527.html
Q & A
Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?
No. This vulnerability can be exploited locally. The attacker should have authentication credentials and successfully authenticate on the system.
Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?
No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.
EUVDB-ID: #VU60598
Risk: Low
CVSSv3.1: 6.9 [CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:N/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]
CVE-ID: CVE-2021-0114
CWE-ID:
CWE-252 - Unchecked Return Value
Exploit availability: No
DescriptionThe vulnerability allows a local administrator to escalate privileges on the system.
The vulnerability exists due to unchecked return value in the firmware, which leads to security restrictions bypass and privilege escalation.
MitigationInstall updates from vendor's website.
Vulnerable software versions2nd Generation Intel Xeon Scalable Processors: All versions
Intel Xeon Scalable Processors: All versions
Intel Xeon W Processors: All versions
Intel Xeon Processor E Family: All versions
Intel Xeon D Processors: All versions
11th Generation Intel Core Processors: All versions
10th Generation Intel Core Processors: All versions
9th Generation Intel Core Processors: All versions
8th Generation Intel Core Processors: All versions
7th Generation Intel Core Processors: All versions
6th Generation Intel Core Processors: All versions
Intel Core X-series Processor Family: All versions
Intel Atom Processor C3XXX Family: All versions
CPE2.3http://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/security-center/advisory/intel-sa-00527.html
Q & A
Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?
No. This vulnerability can be exploited locally. The attacker should have authentication credentials and successfully authenticate on the system.
Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?
No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.