CVE-2021-33060
HIGHCVSS 7.8/10EPSS 0.25%
Last modified
CVE-2021-33060 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.8/10 on the CVSS scale. Out-of-bounds write in the BIOS firmware for some Intel(R) Processors may allow an authenticated user to potentially enable escalation of privilege via local access.. EPSS estimates a 0.25% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
Out-of-bounds write in the BIOS firmware for some Intel(R) Processors may allow an authenticated user to potentially enable escalation of privilege via local access.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Intel | Xeon Gold 5315y Firmware | All versions |
| Intel | Xeon Gold 5317 Firmware | All versions |
| Intel | Xeon Gold 5318n Firmware | All versions |
| Intel | Xeon Gold 5318s Firmware | All versions |
| Intel | Xeon Gold 5318y Firmware | All versions |
| Intel | Xeon Gold 5320 Firmware | All versions |
| Intel | Xeon Gold 5320t Firmware | All versions |
| Intel | Xeon Gold 6312u Firmware | All versions |
| Intel | Xeon Gold 6314u Firmware | All versions |
| Intel | Xeon Gold 6326 Firmware | All versions |
| Intel | Xeon Gold 6330 Firmware | All versions |
| Intel | Xeon Gold 6330n Firmware | All versions |
| Intel | Xeon Gold 6334 Firmware | All versions |
| Intel | Xeon Gold 6336y Firmware | All versions |
| Intel | Xeon Gold 6338 Firmware | All versions |
| Intel | Xeon Gold 6338n Firmware | All versions |
| Intel | Xeon Gold 6338t Firmware | All versions |
| Intel | Xeon Gold 6342 Firmware | All versions |
| Intel | Xeon Gold 6346 Firmware | All versions |
| Intel | Xeon Gold 6348 Firmware | All versions |
| Intel | Xeon Gold 6354 Firmware | All versions |
| Intel | Xeon Platinum 8351n Firmware | All versions |
| Intel | Xeon Platinum 8352m Firmware | All versions |
| Intel | Xeon Platinum 8352s Firmware | All versions |
| Intel | Xeon Platinum 8352v Firmware | All versions |
| Intel | Xeon Platinum 8352y Firmware | All versions |
| Intel | Xeon Platinum 8358 Firmware | All versions |
| Intel | Xeon Platinum 8358p Firmware | All versions |
| Intel | Xeon Platinum 8360y Firmware | All versions |
| Intel | Xeon Platinum 8362 Firmware | All versions |
| Intel | Xeon Platinum 8368 Firmware | All versions |
| Intel | Xeon Platinum 8368q Firmware | All versions |
| Intel | Xeon Platinum 8380 Firmware | All versions |
| Intel | Xeon Silver 4309y Firmware | All versions |
| Intel | Xeon Silver 4310 Firmware | All versions |
| Intel | Xeon Silver 4310t Firmware | All versions |
| Intel | Xeon Silver 4314 Firmware | All versions |
| Intel | Xeon Silver 4316 Firmware | All versions |
| Intel | Xeon Gold 6330h Firmware | All versions |
| Intel | Xeon Platinum 8356h Firmware | All versions |
| Intel | Xeon Platinum 8360h Firmware | All versions |
| Intel | Xeon Platinum 8360hl Firmware | All versions |
| Intel | Xeon Gold 5318h Firmware | All versions |
| Intel | Xeon Gold 5320h Firmware | All versions |
| Intel | Xeon Gold 6328h Firmware | All versions |
| Intel | Xeon Gold 6328hl Firmware | All versions |
| Intel | Xeon Gold 6348h Firmware | All versions |
| Intel | Xeon Platinum 8353h Firmware | All versions |
| Intel | Xeon Platinum 8354h Firmware | All versions |
| Intel | Xeon Platinum 8376h Firmware | All versions |
Showing 50 of 72 affected configurations. See NVD for the full list.
References
- https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20220930-0004/Third Party Advisory
- https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20220930-0004/Third Party Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2021-33060?
Out-of-bounds write in the BIOS firmware for some Intel(R) Processors may allow an authenticated user to potentially enable escalation of privilege via local access.
How severe is CVE-2021-33060?
CVE-2021-33060 has a CVSS score of 7.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.25% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2021-33060?
Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.
How Strix Helps
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