Out of Bounds Read in Intel Atom Processors Leading to Information Disclosure
CVE-2021-33120

5.4MEDIUM

Key Information:

Vendor

Intel
Status
Intel Atom(r) Processors
Vendor
CVE Published:
9 February 2022

What is CVE-2021-33120?

An out-of-bounds read vulnerability exists in specific Intel Atom processors which may expose sensitive information or lead to denial of service due to complex microarchitectural conditions in the memory subsystem. This can be exploited by authenticated users to access restricted data or disrupt system availability via network access.

Affected Version(s)

Intel Atom(R) Processors See references

References

https://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/security-center/a...
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CVSS V3.1

Score:
5.4
Severity:
MEDIUM
Confidentiality:
Low
Integrity:
None
Availability:
Low
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
Low
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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CVE-2021-33120 : Out of Bounds Read in Intel Atom Processors Leading to Information Disclosure