HIGH
CVE-2021-0091
NVD-CWE-OtherPublished: February 9, 2022· Updated: Jun 17, 2026
7.8
CVSS v3.1
Official Description
Improper access control in the firmware for some Intel(R) Processors may allow an unauthenticated user to potentially enable an escalation of privilege via local access.
Technical Analysis
CVE-2021-0091 requires local access, meaning attackers must already have a foothold on the target system.
Exploitation requires low privileges, which limits the exposure to scenarios where an attacker has already gained initial access.
A successful exploit results in complete confidentiality breach (data exposure), full integrity compromise (data manipulation), availability disruption (denial of service), with a CVSS base score of 7.8.
CVSS v3.1 Vector Breakdown
Exploitability
Attack VectorLocal
Attack ComplexityLow
Privileges Req.Low
User InteractionNone
ScopeUnchanged
Impact
ConfidentialityHigh
IntegrityHigh
AvailabilityHigh
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Affected Vendors & Products
Exploit & PoC Resources
NO KNOWN EXPLOITNo public exploit confirmed at this time
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Official Patches & Advisories
All References (4)
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https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20220210-0007/Third Party Advisory
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https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20220210-0007/Third Party Advisory
Quick Facts
CVE IDCVE-2021-0091
CVSS Score7.8 / 10
SeverityHIGH
WeaknessNVD-CWE-Other
CISA KEVNo
Affected2 vendor(s)
PublishedFeb 9, 2022
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Recommended Actions
- →Apply vendor patches immediately
- →Monitor CVE-2021-0091 in threat intel feeds
- →Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts
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