PT-2022-3803 · Intel · Intel Processors

Published 2022-05-10 · Updated 2022-10-26 · CVE-2021-33122

Positive Technologies (AI Summary)

CVSS v3.1

7.8

High

Base vector

AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Name of the Vulnerable Software and Affected Versions Intel(R) Processors (affected versions not specified)

Description The issue is related to insufficient control flow management in the BIOS firmware, which may allow a privileged user to potentially enable escalation of privilege via local access. This could potentially allow an attacker to elevate their privileges and execute arbitrary code.

Recommendations At the moment, there is no information about a newer version that contains a fix for this vulnerability.

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-670

CWE-691

Related Identifiers

BDU:2022-04598

CVE-2021-33122

Affected Products

Intel Processors

References · 5

• https://intel.com/content/www/us/en/security-center/advisory/intel-sa-00601.html · Vendor Advisory
• https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2021-33122 · Security Note
• https://bdu.fstec.ru/vul/2022-04598 · Security Note
• https://t.me/cibsecurity/42519 · Telegram Post
• https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20220818-0003 · Note