CVE-2021-41614
CVE-2021-41614 is a high-severity vulnerability in Openrisc Mor1kx 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-276.
Key facts
- Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.8)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (6th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-276
- Affected product: Openrisc Mor1kx Firmware
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Description
An issue was discovered in the controller unit of the OpenRISC mor1kx processor. The read/write access permissions to the Exception Program Counter Register (EPCR) are not implemented correctly. User programs from an unauthorized privilege level can make read/write accesses to EPCR.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2021-41614?
- An issue was discovered in the controller unit of the OpenRISC mor1kx processor. The read/write access permissions to the Exception Program Counter Register (EPCR) are not implemented correctly. User programs from an unauthorized privilege level can make read/write accesses to EPCR.
- How severe is CVE-2021-41614?
- CVE-2021-41614 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-2021-41614 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (6th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2021-41614?
- CVE-2021-41614 affects Openrisc Mor1kx Firmware. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2021-41614?
- 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-2021-41614 published?
- CVE-2021-41614 was published on 2023-04-18 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:o:openrisc:mor1kx_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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