#VU66488 Improper access control in 700 Series Ethernet Controllers and Adapters and 722 Series Ethernet Controllers and Adapters - CVE-2021-33126

 

#VU66488 Improper access control in 700 Series Ethernet Controllers and Adapters and 722 Series Ethernet Controllers and Adapters - CVE-2021-33126

Published: August 15, 2022


Vulnerability identifier: #VU66488
Vulnerability risk: Low
CVSSv4.0: CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:H/UI:N/VC:N/VI:L/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear
CVE-ID: CVE-2021-33126
CWE-ID: CWE-284
Exploitation vector: Local access
Exploit availability: No public exploit available
Vulnerable software:
700 Series Ethernet Controllers and Adapters
722 Series Ethernet Controllers and Adapters
Software vendor:
Intel

Description

The vulnerability allows a local user to gain unauthorized access to otherwise restricted functionality.

The vulnerability exists due to improper access restrictions in the firmware. A local administrator can bypass implemented security restrictions and perform a denial of service (DoS) attack.


Remediation

Install updates from vendor's website.

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