MEDIUM
CVE-2021-0092
CWE-400Published: February 9, 2022· Updated: Jun 17, 2026
4.4
CVSS v3.1
Official Description
Improper access control in the firmware for some Intel(R) Processors may allow a privileged user to potentially enable a denial of service via local access.
Technical Analysis
CVE-2021-0092 requires local access, meaning attackers must already have a foothold on the target system.
Exploitation requires high privileges, which limits the exposure to scenarios where an attacker has already gained initial access.
A successful exploit results in availability disruption (denial of service), with a CVSS base score of 4.4.
CVSS v3.1 Vector Breakdown
Exploitability
Attack VectorLocal
Attack ComplexityLow
Privileges Req.High
User InteractionNone
ScopeUnchanged
Impact
ConfidentialityNone
IntegrityNone
AvailabilityHigh
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/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-2021-0092
CVSS Score4.4 / 10
SeverityMEDIUM
WeaknessCWE-400
CISA KEVNo
Affected2 vendor(s)
PublishedFeb 9, 2022
Related CVEs (CWE-400)
Recommended Actions
- →Apply vendor patches immediately
- →Monitor CVE-2021-0092 in threat intel feeds
- →Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts
Data sourced from NVD (NIST), CISA KEV, and EPSS (FIRST). Analysis generated by CTIWatch. CVE data is provided under the NVD usage policy.