CVE-2021-0196: Intel LAPQC71A Firmware

High severity, CVSS 7.8. EPSS: 0.2% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

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.

Affected products

• Intel LAPQC71A Firmware: before 2.2.0.20 (fixed in 2.2.0.20)
• Intel LAPQC71B Firmware: before 2.2.0.20 (fixed in 2.2.0.20)
• Intel LAPQC71C Firmware: before 2.2.0.20 (fixed in 2.2.0.20)
• Intel LAPQC71D Firmware: before 2.2.0.20 (fixed in 2.2.0.20)

Published 2021-08-11. Last modified 2026-06-17.