Vulnerability identifier: #VU84030

Vulnerability risk: Low

CVSSv3.1: 2.2 [CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:H/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2021-33149

CWE-ID: CWE-203

Exploitation vector: Local

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
Intel Processors
Hardware solutions / Firmware

Vendor: Intel

Description

The vulnerability allows a local user to gain access to potentially sensitive information.

The vulnerability exists due to the observable behavioral discrepancy issue. A local user can gain unauthorized access to sensitive information on the system.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Intel Processors: All versions

---

External links
http://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/security-center/advisory/intel-sa-00648.html
http://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20220818-0002/

---

Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

No. This vulnerability can be exploited locally. The attacker should have authentication credentials and successfully authenticate on the system.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.