What is the CVSS score of CVE-2021-0196?

CVE-2021-0196 has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.8 (High). CVSS vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H. EPSS exploitation probability: 0.2%.

Is there a patch available for CVE-2021-0196?

Yes, a patch is available for CVE-2021-0196. Update the affected software to the latest version immediately.

Lapqc71A Firmware CVE-2021-0196

HIGH

2021-08-11 secure@intel.com

Intel Privilege Escalation Lapqc71A Firmware Lapqc71B Firmware Lapqc71C Firmware Lapqc71D Firmware

7.8

CVSS 3.1 · NVD

Severity by source

NVD PRIMARY

7.8 HIGH

AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Primary rating from NVD · only source for this CVE.

CVSS VectorNVD

CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Attack Vector

Local

Attack Complexity

Low

Privileges Required

Low

User Interaction

None

Scope

Unchanged

Confidentiality

High

Integrity

High

Availability

High

Lifecycle Timeline

CVE Published

Aug 11, 2021 - 13:15 nvd

HIGH 7.8

DescriptionNVD

AnalysisAI

Improper access control in kernel mode driver for some Intel(R) NUC 9 Extreme Laptop Kits before version 2.2.0.20 may allow an authenticated user to potentially enable escalation of privilege via. Rated high severity (CVSS 7.8), this vulnerability is low attack complexity.

Technical ContextAI

Improper access control in kernel mode driver for some Intel(R) NUC 9 Extreme Laptop Kits before version 2.2.0.20 may allow an authenticated user to potentially enable escalation of privilege via local access. Affected products include: Intel Lapqc71A Firmware, Intel Lapqc71B Firmware, Intel Lapqc71C Firmware, Intel Lapqc71D Firmware. Version information: version 2.2.0.20.

RemediationAI

A vendor patch is available. Apply the latest security update as soon as possible. Apply vendor patches when available. Implement network segmentation and monitoring as interim mitigations.