What is the CVSS score of CVE-2021-42299?

CVE-2021-42299 has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 5.6 (Medium). CVSS vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:P/AC:H/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:L/I:H/A:N. EPSS exploitation probability: 0.7%.

Is there a patch available for CVE-2021-42299?

Yes, a patch is available for CVE-2021-42299. Update the affected software to the latest version immediately.

Surface Pro 3 Firmware CVE-2021-42299

MEDIUM

2021-10-20 secure@microsoft.com

Microsoft Authentication Bypass Surface Pro 3 Firmware

5.6

CVSS 3.1 · Vendor: microsoft

Severity by source

Vendor (microsoft) PRIMARY

5.6 MEDIUM

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

Primary rating from Vendor (microsoft) · only source for this CVE.

CVSS VectorVendor: microsoft

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

Attack Vector

Physical

Attack Complexity

High

Privileges Required

Low

User Interaction

None

Scope

Changed

Confidentiality

Low

Integrity

High

Availability

None

Lifecycle Timeline

CVE Published

Oct 20, 2021 - 22:15 cve.org

MEDIUM 5.6

DescriptionCVE.org

Microsoft Surface Pro 3 Security Feature Bypass Vulnerability

AnalysisAI

Microsoft Surface Pro 3 Security Feature Bypass Vulnerability. Rated medium severity (CVSS 5.6).

Technical ContextAI

Microsoft Surface Pro 3 Security Feature Bypass Vulnerability Affected products include: Microsoft Surface Pro 3 Firmware.

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.