CVE-2021-32537 (GCVE-0-2021-32537)

Vulnerability from cvelistv5 – Published: 2021-07-07 14:12 – Updated: 2026-10-08 21:13
VLAI
Title
Realtek High definition audio Windows driver crashed
Summary
Realtek HAD contains a driver crashed vulnerability which allows local side attackers to send a special string to the kernel driver in a user’s mode. Due to unexpected commands, the kernel driver will cause the system crashed.
Severity
6.5 (Medium)
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:N/I:N/A:H
SSVC
Exploitation: none Automatable: no Technical Impact: partial
CISA Coordinator · CISA-ADP (v2.0.3)
Decision recorded 2026-10-08 21:08 UTC
CWE
  • None
Assigner
twcert CNA under the mitre root
CNA scorecard B 80/100 over 96 records in the last 180 days details
References
Impacted products
Vendor Product Version CPE status
Realtek HDA driver Affected: 8155 , ≤ 9150 (custom)
guessed Create a notification for this product.
Date Public
2021-06-21 00:00
Credits
Realtek
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