CVE-2021-0111 Null dereference in Intel(R) Processors
A privileged local attacker can exploit a null pointer dereference in Intel processor firmware to escalate privileges.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- An administrator
- Attackable
- Local or same network only
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2021-0111?
CVE-2021-0111 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Netapp Cloud Backup, published on 9 Feb 2022. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.
Official description
NULL pointer dereference in the firmware for some Intel(R) Processors may allow a privileged user to potentially enable an escalation of privilege via local access.
Weakness: CWE-476
Which versions are affected by CVE-2021-0111?
It affects 681 products.
Products include Intel Atom C3308, Intel Atom C3336, Intel Atom C3338, Intel Atom C3338r, Intel Atom C3436l, Intel Atom C3508 and 675 more.
How do I fix CVE-2021-0111?
No fix has been published for CVE-2021-0111 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is CVE-2021-0111 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2021-0111 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Netapp Cloud Backup
Sources
Also known as GHSA-w55v-x588-c3jf.