CVE-2021-41840

An issue was discovered in NvmExpressDxe in the kernel 5.0 through 5.5 in Insyde InsydeH2O. There is an SMM callout that allows an attacker to access the System Management Mode and execute arbitrary code. This occurs because of Inclusion of Functionality from an Untrusted Control Sphere.

CVSS v3.0 8.2 HIGH
CVSS v2.0 7.2 HIGH

8.2^/10

CVSS v3.0 : HIGH

Vector :

Exploitability : 1.5 / Impact : 6.0

Attack Vector LOCAL

Attack Complexity LOW

Privileges Required HIGH

User Interaction NONE

Confidentiality Impact HIGH

Integrity Impact HIGH

Availability Impact HIGH

Scope CHANGED

7.2^/10

CVSS v2.0 : HIGH

Vector : AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C

Exploitability : 3.9 / Impact : 10.0

Access Vector LOCAL

Access Complexity LOW

Authentication NONE

Confidentiality Impact COMPLETE

Integrity Impact COMPLETE

Availability Impact COMPLETE

References

Link	Resource
https://www.insyde.com/security-pledge	Vendor Advisory
https://www.insyde.com/security-pledge/SA-2022018	Vendor Advisory
https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20220217-0014/	Third Party Advisory
https://cert-portal.siemens.com/productcert/pdf/ssa-306654.pdf	Third Party Advisory

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Configurations

Configuration 1 (hide)

cpe:2.3:a:insyde:insydeh2o:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

Configuration 2 (hide)

cpe:2.3:a:insyde:insydeh2o:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

Configuration 3 (hide)

cpe:2.3:a:insyde:insydeh2o:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

Information

Published : 2022-02-02 18:15

Updated : 2022-03-29 09:36

NVD link : CVE-2021-41840

Mitre link : CVE-2021-41840

JSON object : View

CWE

CWE-770

Allocation of Resources Without Limits or Throttling

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Products Affected

insyde

insydeh2o

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