CVE-2021-0118 Memory corruption in Intel(R) Processors
A privileged local attacker can exploit an out-of-bounds read 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-2021-0118?
CVE-2021-0118 is a medium-severity memory corruption 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
Out-of-bounds read 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-125
Which versions are affected by CVE-2021-0118?
It affects 681 products.
Products include Intel Atom C3308 Firmware, Intel Atom C3336 Firmware, Intel Atom C3338 Firmware, Intel Atom C3338r Firmware, Intel Atom C3436l Firmware, Intel Atom C3508 Firmware and 675 more.
How do I fix CVE-2021-0118?
No fix has been published for CVE-2021-0118 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Upgrade to the fixed version. Memory-safe languages, compiler hardening and fuzzing prevent most new cases. More about Memory corruption.
Is CVE-2021-0118 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2021-0118 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Netapp Cloud Backup
Sources
Also known as GHSA-2xj6-v24g-49p9.