PT-2024-10968 · Intel · Intel Ethernet Adapters+1

Published 2024-02-23 · Updated 2026-01-09 · CVE-2021-33162

Positive Technologies (AI Summary)

CVSS v3.1

8.4

High

Base vector

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

Name of the Vulnerable Software and Affected Versions Intel(R) Ethernet Adapters and Intel(R) Ethernet Controller I225 Manageability firmware (affected versions not specified)

Description The issue is related to improper access control in the firmware, which may allow an authenticated user to potentially enable escalation of privilege via local access.

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

Improper Access Control

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-284

Related Identifiers

CVE-2021-33162

Affected Products

Intel Ethernet Adapters

Intel Ethernet Controller I225 Manageability Firmware

References · 6

• https://osv.dev/vulnerability/CVE-2021-33162 · Vendor Advisory
• https://intel.com/content/www/us/en/security-center/advisory/intel-sa-00756.html · Vendor Advisory
• https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2021-33162 · Security Note
• https://t.me/cvenotify/80317 · Telegram Post
• https://t.me/cveNotify/148288 · Telegram Post
• https://t.me/cvenotify/80109 · Telegram Post