#VU64522 Security features bypass in Intel products - CVE-2021-0146

Vulnerability identifier: #VU64522

Vulnerability risk: Low

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

CVE-ID: CVE-2021-0146

CWE-ID: CWE-254

Exploitation vector: Local access

Exploit availability: No public exploit available

Vulnerable software:
Intel Pentium Processor J Series
Intel Pentium Processor N Series
Intel Atom Processor E3900 Series
Intel Celeron Processor J Series
Intel Celeron Processor N Series
Intel Atom Processor A Series
Intel Pentium Processor Silver Series
Intel Atom processor C3000 series

Software vendor:
Intel

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

The vulnerability exists due to hardware allows activation of test or debug logic at runtime. An attacker with physical access to device can execute arbitrary code with elevated privileges.

Install updates from vendor's website.

• https://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/security-center/advisory/intel-sa-00528.html