CVE-2021-0012: intel graphics_driver Use After Free
CVSS: 5.5v3.1MediumModified
Published 11-08-2021Last modified 03-08-2024
Vulnerability summary
CVE-2021-0012 is a medium (CVSS 5.5) Use After Free vulnerability in intel graphics_driver. EPSS estimates a 0.23% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 13.2% of scored vulnerabilities.
CVSS score
5.5/10
010
Medium · v3.1 (NVD)EPSS score
0.23%
0%100%
Low · 0.00 pp in 30 daysKEVNot listedIn no KEV catalog
RansomwareNone recordedNo known use recorded
Public exploits0No public exploits recorded
Timeline
- 11-08-2021PublishedVulnerability first disclosed.
- 03-08-2024Last modifiedVulnerability information updated.
Description
Use after free in some Intel(R) Graphics Driver before version 27.20.100.8336, 15.45.33.5164, and 15.40.47.5166 may allow an authenticated user to potentially enable denial of service via local access.
CVSS metrics
2 scores · 1 source · 2 versionsMedium 5.5Preferred score · NVD (NIST)
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:HSourcesSingle source
Low 2.1Preferred score · NVD (NIST)
AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:N/I:N/A:PSourcesSingle source
EPSS trend
Probability
0.23%
Chance of exploitation in the next 30 days
Percentile
13%
Versus all other CVEs
30-day change
0.00 pp
From 0.23% on 20-09-2026
20-09-202620-10-2026
EPSS score0.23%
Known exploited
Compare KEV catalogsNot in any of the 3 tracked catalogs.
Public exploits
0 foundNo public exploits indexed.
Weaknesses
CWE · root causeAffected systems
Intel2 products
- graphics_driver≥ 15.40, < 15.40.47.5166 | ≥ 15.45, < 15.45.33.5164
- graphics_drivers≥ 27.20, < 27.20.100.9030
1 vendor · 2 products
References
2 links- www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/security-center/advisory/intel-sa-00508.htmlX Refsource MISCPatchVendor Advisory
- www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/security-center/advisory/intel-sa-00566.htmlX Refsource CONFIRMNot Applicable