CVE-2021-0089: Medium severity debian linux vulnerability
Published Jun 9, 2021
·Updated
Observable response discrepancy in some Intel(R) Processors may allow an authorized user to potentially enable information disclosure via local access.
Affected Software
14 affected componentsFixes available
debian/xen
4.11.4+107-gef32c7afa2-14.14.6-14.14.5+94-ge49571868d-14.17.1+2-gb773c48e36-14.17.2+55-g0b56bed864-1
Debian Debian Linux=10.0
Fedoraproject Fedora=33
Fedoraproject Fedora=34
Intel Pentium Processors Firmware
Intel Pentium Processors
Intel Celeron Processors Firmware
Intel Celeron Processors
Intel Xeon Processors Firmware
Intel Xeon processors
Intel Core Processors Firmware
Intel Core Processors
Intel Itanium Processors Firmware
Intel Itanium Processors
Event History
Jun 9, 2021
CVE Published
via MITRE·07:07 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·07:07 PM
DescriptionWeakness
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2021-0089?
CVE-2021-0089 is classified as a medium severity vulnerability that may lead to information disclosure.
2
How do I fix CVE-2021-0089?
To fix CVE-2021-0089, you should apply the latest security patches provided by your operating system or firmware vendor.
3
What systems are affected by CVE-2021-0089?
CVE-2021-0089 affects certain Intel processors and associated software versions, including specific versions of Debian and Fedora.
4
Can CVE-2021-0089 be exploited remotely?
No, CVE-2021-0089 requires local access to exploit the vulnerability.
5
What types of information might be disclosed in CVE-2021-0089?
CVE-2021-0089 may allow an authorized user to access sensitive information stored in memory.