Privilege Escalation Vulnerability in Intel Ethernet Adapters and Controllers

CVE-2021-33157

What is CVE-2021-33157?

A vulnerability exists due to insufficient control flow management in certain Intel Ethernet Adapters and the Intel Ethernet Controller I225 Manageability firmware. This flaw could allow a privileged user with local access to potentially escalate their privileges, leading to unauthorized actions on the system. The implications of this vulnerability emphasize the need for users and administrators to be vigilant in applying updates and patches from Intel's advisories to mitigate potential risks associated with this security concern.

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