5.5

CVE-2021-0120: intel graphics_driver Improper Initialization

CVSS: 5.5v3.1MediumModified
Published 17-11-2021Last modified 03-08-2024
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Vulnerability summary

CVE-2021-0120 is a medium (CVSS 5.5) Improper Initialization vulnerability in intel graphics_driver. EPSS estimates a 0.23% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 12.6% of scored vulnerabilities.

Overall risk
22/100
0100
Low · default modelHow is this calculated?
CVSS score
5.5/10
010
Medium · v3.1 (NVD)
EPSS score
0.23%
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. 17-11-2021
    PublishedVulnerability first disclosed.
  2. 03-08-2024
    Last modifiedVulnerability information updated.

Description

Improper initialization in the installer for some Intel(R) Graphics DCH Drivers for Windows 10 before version 27.20.100.9316 may allow an authenticated user to potentially enable denial of service via local access.

CVSS metrics

2 scores · 1 source · 2 versions

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 19-09-2026

19-09-202619-10-2026
EPSS score
0.23%

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