PT-2022-3789 · Intel · Intel Processors

CVE-2021-0190 · Published 2022-05-10 · Updated 2022-10-26

Positive Technologies (AI Summary)

CVSS v3.1

7.8

High

Base vector

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

Name of the Vulnerable Software and Affected Versions Intel Processors (affected versions not specified)

Description The issue is related to deficiencies in handling exceptional states in the BIOS microcode of Intel processors. It may allow a privileged user to potentially enable escalation of privilege via local access.

Recommendations At the moment, there is no information about a newer version that contains a fix for this vulnerability.

Improper Handling of Exceptional Conditions

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-755

CWE-248

Related Identifiers

BDU:2022-04583

CVE-2021-0190

Affected Products

Intel Processors

References · 8

• https://intel.com/content/www/us/en/security-center/advisory/intel-sa-00601.html · Vendor Advisory
• https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2021-0190 · Security Note
• https://bdu.fstec.ru/vul/2022-04583 · Security Note
• https://t.me/cvenotify/30443 · Telegram Post
• https://t.me/cvenotify/34874 · Telegram Post
• https://t.me/cibsecurity/42500 · Telegram Post
• https://t.me/true_secator/2939 · Telegram Post
• https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20220818-0003 · Note