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CVE-2021-33161

HIGHCVSS 7.2/10EPSS 0.21%

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CVE-2021-33161 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.2/10 on the CVSS scale. Improper input validation in some Intel(R) Ethernet Adapters and Intel(R) Ethernet Controller I225 Manageability firmware may allow a privileged user to potentially enable escalation of privilege via local access.. EPSS estimates a 0.21% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Improper input validation in some Intel(R) Ethernet Adapters and Intel(R) Ethernet Controller I225 Manageability firmware may allow a privileged user to potentially enable escalation of privilege via local access.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1
7.2/10

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

EPSS Probability
0.21%

11.1th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
IntelEthernet Controller I225-It Firmware< 1.87
IntelEthernet Controller I225-Lm Firmware< 1.87
IntelEthernet Controller I225-V Firmware< 1.87
IntelEthernet Adapter Complete Driver< 29.0.1

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Timeline

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Status
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2021-33161?
Improper input validation in some Intel(R) Ethernet Adapters and Intel(R) Ethernet Controller I225 Manageability firmware may allow a privileged user to potentially enable escalation of privilege via local access.
How severe is CVE-2021-33161?
CVE-2021-33161 has a CVSS score of 7.2/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.21% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2021-33161?
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