CVE-2021-33117
MEDIUMCVSS 5.5/10EPSS 0.30%
Last modified
CVE-2021-33117 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 5.5/10 on the CVSS scale. Improper access control for some 3rd Generation Intel(R) Xeon(R) Scalable Processors before BIOS version MR7, may allow a local attacker to potentially enable information disclosure via local access.. EPSS estimates a 0.30% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
Improper access control for some 3rd Generation Intel(R) Xeon(R) Scalable Processors before BIOS version MR7, may allow a local attacker to potentially enable information disclosure via local access.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Intel | Bios | < mr7 |
| Netapp | Fas\/Aff Bios | All versions |
References
- https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20220818-0001/Third Party Advisory
- https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20220818-0001/Third Party Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2021-33117?
Improper access control for some 3rd Generation Intel(R) Xeon(R) Scalable Processors before BIOS version MR7, may allow a local attacker to potentially enable information disclosure via local access.
How severe is CVE-2021-33117?
CVE-2021-33117 has a CVSS score of 5.5/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.30% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2021-33117?
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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