Improper access control in kernel mode driver for some Intel(R) NUC 9 Extreme Laptop Kits…
Priority LOW 34Published · Updated
Key facts
- Attack vector
- Local
- Privileges required
- Low
- User interaction
- None
- Attack complexity
- Low
- Impact type
- —
- Confidentiality · integrity · availability
- High · High · High
- Fix status
- No fix listed
Attack profile from CVSS 3.1 · NVD. Fix status from CNA.
Summary
Improper access control in kernel mode driver for some Intel(R) NUC 9 Extreme Laptop Kits before version 2.2.0.20 may allow an authenticated user to potentially enable escalation of privilege via local access.
Why it matters now
EPSS 0.00246 15th percentileScored 2026-11-07
Fix No fix listed No fixed version in the sources yet
SSVC decision points
Not available: CISA has not published SSVC decision points for this record.
Affected products
| Vendor | Product | Affected versions | Fixed in | Status | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| — | Intel(R) NUC 9 Extreme Laptop Kits | before version 2.2.0.20 | — | No fix listed | CNA |
- Intel(R) NUC 9 Extreme Laptop Kits Vendor— Affected before version 2.2.0.20 Fixed in — No fix listed CNA
CPE configurations NVD · 8
| CPE | Versions | Role | Vendor |
|---|---|---|---|
| cpe:2.3:o:intel:lapqc71a_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | before 2.2.0.20 | Vulnerable | Intel |
| cpe:2.3:h:intel:lapqc71a:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | not specified by NVD | Running on | Intel |
| cpe:2.3:o:intel:lapqc71b_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | before 2.2.0.20 | Vulnerable | Intel |
| cpe:2.3:h:intel:lapqc71b:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | not specified by NVD | Running on | Intel |
| cpe:2.3:o:intel:lapqc71c_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | before 2.2.0.20 | Vulnerable | Intel |
| cpe:2.3:h:intel:lapqc71c:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | not specified by NVD | Running on | Intel |
| cpe:2.3:o:intel:lapqc71d_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | before 2.2.0.20 | Vulnerable | Intel |
| cpe:2.3:h:intel:lapqc71d:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | not specified by NVD | Running on | Intel |
- cpe:2.3:o:intel:lapqc71a_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* Versions before 2.2.0.20 Vulnerable ·Intel
- cpe:2.3:h:intel:lapqc71a:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:* Versions not specified by NVD Running on ·Intel
- cpe:2.3:o:intel:lapqc71b_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* Versions before 2.2.0.20 Vulnerable ·Intel
- cpe:2.3:h:intel:lapqc71b:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:* Versions not specified by NVD Running on ·Intel
- cpe:2.3:o:intel:lapqc71c_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* Versions before 2.2.0.20 Vulnerable ·Intel
- cpe:2.3:h:intel:lapqc71c:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:* Versions not specified by NVD Running on ·Intel
- cpe:2.3:o:intel:lapqc71d_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* Versions before 2.2.0.20 Vulnerable ·Intel
- cpe:2.3:h:intel:lapqc71d:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:* Versions not specified by NVD Running on ·Intel
Remediation
No fixed version listed by the sources yet.
Timeline
- 2026-10-02 Threatist record created from CVE-2021-0196
- 2026-10-03 Alias added: GHSA-6m3m-2q88-9qc9
References
More Intel Lapqc71a Firmware vulnerabilities
- TI-2022-15063 Improper input validation in Intel NUC 9 Extreme Laptop Kits, Intel NUC Performance Kits… CVSS 3.1HIGH 7.8
- TI-2021-00016 Incorrect permission assignment in Intel NUC 9 Extreme Laptop Kit LAN Drivers CVSS 3.1HIGH 7.8
Sources
- CVE-2021-0196 · CVE Program
- CVE-2021-0196 · NVD
- FIRST EPSS
- GHSA-6m3m-2q88-9qc9 · GitHub Advisory Database · CC BY 4.0
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