How severe is CVE-2021-0190?

CVE-2021-0190 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-2021-0190 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (18th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2021-0190?

CVE-2021-0190 primarily affects Intel Core I9-10900x Firmware. In total, 53 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2021-0190?

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-2021-0190 published?

CVE-2021-0190 was published on 2022-05-12 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2021-0190

CVE-2021-0190 is a high-severity vulnerability in Intel Core I9-10900x Firmware 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. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-755.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.8)
CVSS v2: 7.2
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (18th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-755
Affected product: Intel Core I9-10900x Firmware
Published: 2022-05-12
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Uncaught exception in the BIOS firmware for some Intel(R) Processors may allow a privileged user to potentially enable aescalation of privilege via local access.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2021-0190?: Uncaught exception in the BIOS firmware for some Intel(R) Processors may allow a privileged user to potentially enable aescalation of privilege via local access.
How severe is CVE-2021-0190?: CVE-2021-0190 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-2021-0190 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (18th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2021-0190?: CVE-2021-0190 primarily affects Intel Core I9-10900x Firmware. In total, 53 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2021-0190?: 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-2021-0190 published?: CVE-2021-0190 was published on 2022-05-12 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (53)

cpe:2.3:o:intel:core_i9-10900x_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:intel:core_i9-10920x_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:intel:core_i9-10940x_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:intel:core_i9-10980xe_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:intel:xeon_e5-1603_v4_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:intel:xeon_e5-1607_v4_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:intel:xeon_e5-1620_v4_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:intel:xeon_e5-1630_v4_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:intel:xeon_e5-1650_v4_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:intel:xeon_e5-1660_v4_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:intel:xeon_e5-1680_v4_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:intel:xeon_e5-2603_v4_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:intel:xeon_e5-2608l_v4_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:intel:xeon_e5-2609_v4_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:intel:xeon_e5-2618l_v4_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:intel:xeon_e5-2620_v4_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:intel:xeon_e5-2623_v4_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:intel:xeon_e5-2628l_v4_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:intel:xeon_e5-2630_v4_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:intel:xeon_e5-2630l_v4_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:intel:xeon_e5-2637_v4_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:intel:xeon_e5-2640_v4_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:intel:xeon_e5-2643_v4_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:intel:xeon_e5-2648l_v4_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:intel:xeon_e5-2650_v4_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:intel:xeon_e5-2650l_v4_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:intel:xeon_e5-2658_v4_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:intel:xeon_e5-2660_v4_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:intel:xeon_e5-2667_v4_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:intel:xeon_e5-2679_v4_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:intel:xeon_e5-2680_v4_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:intel:xeon_e5-2683_v4_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:intel:xeon_e5-2687w_v4_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:intel:xeon_e5-2689_v4_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:intel:xeon_e5-2690_v4_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:intel:xeon_e5-2695_v4_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:intel:xeon_e5-2697_v4_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:intel:xeon_e5-2697a_v4_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:intel:xeon_e5-2698_v4_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:intel:xeon_e5-2699_v4_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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