How severe is CVE-2021-0120?

CVE-2021-0120 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity none, and availability high.

Is CVE-2021-0120 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (12th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2021-0120?

CVE-2021-0120 affects Intel Graphics Driver. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2021-0120?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-2021-0120 published?

CVE-2021-0120 was published on 2021-11-17 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2021-0120

CVE-2021-0120 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Intel Graphics Driver with a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.5. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-665.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 5.5)
CVSS v2: 2.1
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (12th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-665
Affected product: Intel Graphics Driver
Published: 2021-11-17
Last modified: 2026-06-17

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.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2021-0120?: 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.
How severe is CVE-2021-0120?: CVE-2021-0120 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity none, and availability high.
Is CVE-2021-0120 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (12th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2021-0120?: CVE-2021-0120 affects Intel Graphics Driver. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2021-0120?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2021-0120 published?: CVE-2021-0120 was published on 2021-11-17 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/security-center/advisory/intel-sa-00566.html

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:intel:graphics_driver:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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