Main Vulnerability Database Vulnerabilities #VU72455

#VU72455 Improper access control in 3rd Generation Intel Xeon Scalable Processors - CVE-2021-0187

Published: February 21, 2023

Vulnerability identifier: #VU72455

Vulnerability risk: Low

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

CVE-ID: CVE-2021-0187

CWE-ID: CWE-284

Exploitation vector: Local access

Exploit availability: No public exploit available

Vulnerable software:
3rd Generation Intel Xeon Scalable Processors

Software vendor:
Intel

Description

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

The vulnerability exists due to improper access restrictions in the BIOS firmware. A local user can execute arbitrary code with elevated privileges.

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