CVE-2021-33096: Medium severity intel 82599 firmware vulnerability
Published Feb 9, 2022
·Updated
Improper isolation of shared resources in network on chip for the Intel(R) 82599 Ethernet Controllers and Adapters may allow an authenticated user to potentially enable denial of service via local access.
Affected Software
12 affected components
Intel 82599en Firmware<5.13.4
Intel 82599en
Intel 82599eb Firmware<5.13.4
Intel 82599eb
Intel 82599es Firmware<5.13.4
Intel 82599es
All of the following
Intel 82599en Firmware<5.13.4
Intel 82599en
All of the following
Intel 82599eb Firmware<5.13.4
Intel 82599eb
All of the following
Intel 82599es Firmware<5.13.4
Intel 82599es
Event History
Feb 9, 2022
CVE Published
via MITRE·10:04 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·10:04 PM
DescriptionWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·11:15 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is CVE-2021-33096?
CVE-2021-33096 is a vulnerability that involves improper isolation of shared resources in network on chip for the Intel(R) 82599 Ethernet Controllers and Adapters.
2
How can an authenticated user exploit CVE-2021-33096?
An authenticated user can potentially enable denial of service via local access.
3
What is the severity of CVE-2021-33096?
The severity of CVE-2021-33096 is medium with a CVSS score of 5.5.
4
Which software is affected by CVE-2021-33096?
The Intel(R) 82599en Firmware, Intel(R) 82599eb Firmware, and Intel(R) 82599es Firmware are affected by CVE-2021-33096.
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How can I fix CVE-2021-33096?
Apply the necessary firmware updates provided by Intel to mitigate the vulnerability.