7.8

CVE-2021-0061: intel graphics_drivers Improper Initialization

CVSS: 7.8v3.1HighModified
Published 11-08-2021Last modified 03-08-2024
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Vulnerability summary

CVE-2021-0061 is a high (CVSS 7.8) Improper Initialization vulnerability in intel graphics_drivers. EPSS estimates a 0.26% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 16.1% of scored vulnerabilities.

Overall risk
31/100
0100
Medium · default modelHow is this calculated?
CVSS score
7.8/10
010
High · v3.1 (NVD)
EPSS score
0.26%
0%100%
Low · 0.00 pp in 30 days
KEVNot listedIn no KEV catalog
RansomwareNone recordedNo known use recorded
Public exploits0No public exploits recorded

Timeline

  1. 11-08-2021
    PublishedVulnerability first disclosed.
  2. 03-08-2024
    Last modifiedVulnerability information updated.

Description

Improper initialization in some Intel(R) Graphics Driver before version 27.20.100.9030 may allow an authenticated user to potentially enable escalation of privilege via local access.

CVSS metrics

2 scores · 1 source · 2 versions

EPSS trend

Probability

0.26%

Chance of exploitation in the next 30 days

Percentile

16%

Versus all other CVEs

30-day change

0.00 pp

From 0.26% on 20-09-2026

20-09-202620-10-2026
EPSS score
0.26%

Known exploited

Compare KEV catalogs

Not in any of the 3 tracked catalogs.

Public exploits

0 found

No public exploits indexed.

Weaknesses

CWE · root cause

Affected systems

Intel1 product

1 vendor · 1 product

References

1 links