Vulnerability Description
Out-of-bounds write in the BIOS authenticated code module for some Intel(R) Processors may allow a privileged user to potentially enable aescalation of privilege via local access.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Intel | Xeon Bronze 3206R Firmware | - |
| Intel | Xeon Bronze 3206R | - |
| Intel | Xeon Gold 5218R Firmware | - |
| Intel | Xeon Gold 5218R | - |
| Intel | Xeon Gold 5220R Firmware | - |
| Intel | Xeon Gold 5220R | - |
| Intel | Xeon Gold 6208U Firmware | - |
| Intel | Xeon Gold 6208U | - |
| Intel | Xeon Gold 6226R Firmware | - |
| Intel | Xeon Gold 6226R | - |
| Intel | Xeon Gold 6230R Firmware | - |
| Intel | Xeon Gold 6230R | - |
| Intel | Xeon Gold 6238R Firmware | - |
| Intel | Xeon Gold 6238R | - |
| Intel | Xeon Gold 6240R Firmware | - |
| Intel | Xeon Gold 6240R | - |
| Intel | Xeon Gold 6242R Firmware | - |
| Intel | Xeon Gold 6242R | - |
| Intel | Xeon Gold 6246R Firmware | - |
| Intel | Xeon Gold 6246R | - |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20220818-0003/Third Party Advisory
- https://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/security-center/advisory/intel-sa-00601.Vendor Advisory
- https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20220818-0003/Third Party Advisory
- https://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/security-center/advisory/intel-sa-00601.Vendor Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2021-33124?
CVE-2021-33124 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 6.7 (MEDIUM). Out-of-bounds write in the BIOS authenticated code module for some Intel(R) Processors may allow a privileged user to potentially enable aescalation of privilege via local access.
How severe is CVE-2021-33124?
CVE-2021-33124 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 6.7/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2021-33124?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Intel Xeon Bronze 3206R Firmware, Intel Xeon Bronze 3206R, Intel Xeon Gold 5218R Firmware, Intel Xeon Gold 5218R, Intel Xeon Gold 5220R Firmware.