#VU54146 Improper Authentication in Intel products - CVE-2021-0133

Vulnerability identifier: #VU54146

Vulnerability risk: Medium

CVSSv4.0: CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:P/PR:L/UI:A/VC:H/VI:H/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Green

CVE-ID: CVE-2021-0133

CWE-ID: CWE-287

Exploitation vector: Remote access

Exploit availability: No public exploit available

Vulnerable software:
3rd Generation Intel Xeon Scalable Processors
2nd Generation Intel Xeon Scalable Processors
1st Generation Intel Xeon Scalable processor
Intel Xeon W processor 3200 series
Intel Xeon W processor 3100 series
Intel Security Library

Software vendor:
Intel

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to bypass authentication process.

The vulnerability exists due to key exchange without entity authentication. A remote authenticated attacker can bypass authentication process and gain elevated privileges on the system.

Install updates from vendor's website.

• https://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/security-center/advisory/intel-sa-00521.html