Improper Input Validation in Intel Ethernet Adapters and Controllers
CVE-2021-33161

7.2HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor
Intel
Status
Intel(r) Ethernet Adapters And Intel(r) Ethernet Controller I225 Manageability Firmware
Vendor
CVE Published:
23 February 2024

Summary

Certain Intel Ethernet Adapters and Intel Ethernet Controller I225 Manageability firmware contain a flaw related to improper input validation. This vulnerability may permit a privileged user to escalate their privileges through local access, posing a risk to system integrity and security. Addressing this issue is crucial to safeguarding against potential unauthorized access and exploitation.

Affected Version(s)

Intel(R) Ethernet Adapters and Intel(R) Ethernet Controller I225 Manageability firmware See references

References

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

CVSS V3.1

Score:
7.2
Severity:
HIGH
Confidentiality:
None
Integrity:
High
Availability:
None
Attack Vector:
Local
Attack Complexity:
High
Privileges Required:
High
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Changed

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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