CVE-2021-0156 Privilege escalation in Intel(R) Processors
An authenticated local attacker can escalate privileges due to improper input validation in Intel processor firmware.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Any signed-in user
- Attackable
- Local or same network only
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2021-0156?
CVE-2021-0156 is a high-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
Improper input validation in the firmware for some Intel(R) Processors may allow an authenticated user to potentially enable an escalation of privilege via local access.
Weakness: CWE-20
Which versions are affected by CVE-2021-0156?
It affects 680 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 674 more.
How do I fix CVE-2021-0156?
No fix has been published for CVE-2021-0156 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is CVE-2021-0156 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2021-0156 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Netapp Cloud Backup
Sources
Also known as GHSA-wv53-m33p-r834.