What is CVE-2021-0012?

CVE-2021-0012 is a vulnerability in some Intel Graphics Drivers that may allow an authenticated user to enable denial of service via local access.

How severe is CVE-2021-0012?

CVE-2021-0012 has a severity rating of 5.5, which is considered medium.

Which versions of Intel Graphics Drivers are affected by CVE-2021-0012?

Versions 15.40 through 15.40.47.5166, 15.45 through 15.45.33.5164, and 27.20 through 27.20.100.9030 of Intel Graphics Drivers are affected by CVE-2021-0012.

How can an authenticated user potentially exploit CVE-2021-0012?

An authenticated user can potentially enable denial of service by exploiting CVE-2021-0012 through local access.

Is Microsoft Windows affected by CVE-2021-0012?

No, Microsoft Windows is not vulnerable to CVE-2021-0012.

Vulnerability/
CVE-2021-0012

medium

5.5

CWE

416

11/8/2021

3/8/2024

CVE-2021-0012: Use After Free

First published: Wed Aug 11 2021(Updated: )

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.

Credit: secure@intel.com

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
Intel Graphics Driver	>=15.40<15.40.47.5166
Intel Graphics Driver	>=15.45<15.45.33.5164
Intel Graphics Drivers	>=27.20<27.20.100.9030
Microsoft Windows

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https://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/security-center/advisory/intel-sa-00508.html

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2021-0012?
CVE-2021-0012 is a vulnerability in some Intel Graphics Drivers that may allow an authenticated user to enable denial of service via local access.
How severe is CVE-2021-0012?
CVE-2021-0012 has a severity rating of 5.5, which is considered medium.
Which versions of Intel Graphics Drivers are affected by CVE-2021-0012?
Versions 15.40 through 15.40.47.5166, 15.45 through 15.45.33.5164, and 27.20 through 27.20.100.9030 of Intel Graphics Drivers are affected by CVE-2021-0012.
How can an authenticated user potentially exploit CVE-2021-0012?
An authenticated user can potentially enable denial of service by exploiting CVE-2021-0012 through local access.
Is Microsoft Windows affected by CVE-2021-0012?
No, Microsoft Windows is not vulnerable to CVE-2021-0012.

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