CVE-2021-33063

Name: CVE-2021-33063
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2021-11-17T20:15:09.93+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7.8/10EPSS 0.25%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2021-33063 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.8/10 on the CVSS scale. Uncontrolled search path in the Intel(R) RealSense(TM) D400 Series UWP driver for Windows 10 before version 6.1.160.22 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

Uncontrolled search path in the Intel(R) RealSense(TM) D400 Series UWP driver for Windows 10 before version 6.1.160.22 may allow an authenticated user to potentially enable escalation of privilege via local access.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

7.8/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

EPSS Probability

0.25%

16.6th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-426

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Intel	Realsense D400 Series Universal Windows Platform Driver	< 6.1.160.22

References

https://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/security-center/advisory/intel-sa-00557.htmlVendor Advisory
https://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/security-center/advisory/intel-sa-00557.htmlVendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Nov 17, 2021
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2021-33063?

How severe is CVE-2021-33063?

CVE-2021-33063 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-2021-33063?

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.

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Source: NVD / NIST