How severe is CVE-2021-0121?

CVE-2021-0121 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2021-0121 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (16th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2021-0121?

CVE-2021-0121 affects Intel Iris Xe Max Dedicated Graphics. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2021-0121?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

When was CVE-2021-0121 published?

CVE-2021-0121 was published on 2021-11-17 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2021-0121

CVE-2021-0121 is a high-severity vulnerability in Intel Iris Xe Max Dedicated Graphics with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.8)
CVSS v2: 4.6
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (16th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Intel Iris Xe Max Dedicated Graphics
Published: 2021-11-17
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Improper access control in the installer for some Intel(R) Iris(R) Xe MAX Dedicated Graphics Drivers for Windows 10 before version 27.20.100.9466 may allow authenticated user to potentially enable escalation of privilege via local access.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2021-0121?: Improper access control in the installer for some Intel(R) Iris(R) Xe MAX Dedicated Graphics Drivers for Windows 10 before version 27.20.100.9466 may allow authenticated user to potentially enable escalation of privilege via local access.
How severe is CVE-2021-0121?: CVE-2021-0121 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2021-0121 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (16th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2021-0121?: CVE-2021-0121 affects Intel Iris Xe Max Dedicated Graphics. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2021-0121?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2021-0121 published?: CVE-2021-0121 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:iris_xe_max_dedicated_graphics:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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