What is CVE-2021-33159?

CVE-2021-33159 is a vulnerability that allows a privileged user to potentially enable escalation of privilege via local access in Intel Active Management Technology Firmware versions 11.8.93, 11.22.93, 11.12.93, 12.0.92, 14.1.67, 15.0.42, and 16.1.25.

What is the severity of CVE-2021-33159?

CVE-2021-33159 has a severity rating of 6.7 (high).

How can I fix CVE-2021-33159?

To fix CVE-2021-33159, update your Intel Active Management Technology Firmware to a version that is not affected, such as versions after 16.1.25.

Where can I find more information about CVE-2021-33159?

More information about CVE-2021-33159 can be found on the Intel Security Center Advisory page: [link](https://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/security-center/advisory/intel-sa-00610.html).

What is the CWE of CVE-2021-33159?

CVE-2021-33159 is classified with CWE-287 (Improper Authentication).

Vulnerability/
CVE-2021-33159

high

7.4

CWE

287

11/11/2022

3/8/2024

CVE-2021-33159

First published: Fri Nov 11 2022(Updated: )

Improper authentication in subsystem for Intel(R) AMT before versions 11.8.93, 11.22.93, 11.12.93, 12.0.92, 14.1.67, 15.0.42, 16.1.25 may allow a privileged user to potentially enable escalation of privilege via local access.

Credit: secure@intel.com

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
Intel Active Management Technology Firmware	<11.8.93
Intel Active Management Technology Firmware	>=11.12.0<11.12.93
Intel Active Management Technology Firmware	>=11.22.0<11.22.93
Intel Active Management Technology Firmware	>=12.0<12.0.92
Intel Active Management Technology Firmware	>=14.1<14.1.67
Intel Active Management Technology Firmware	>=15.0<15.0.42
Intel Active Management Technology Firmware	>=16.1.0<16.1.25

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Reference Links

https://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/security-center/advisory/intel-sa-00610.html

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2021-33159?
CVE-2021-33159 is a vulnerability that allows a privileged user to potentially enable escalation of privilege via local access in Intel Active Management Technology Firmware versions 11.8.93, 11.22.93, 11.12.93, 12.0.92, 14.1.67, 15.0.42, and 16.1.25.
What is the severity of CVE-2021-33159?
CVE-2021-33159 has a severity rating of 6.7 (high).
How can I fix CVE-2021-33159?
To fix CVE-2021-33159, update your Intel Active Management Technology Firmware to a version that is not affected, such as versions after 16.1.25.
Where can I find more information about CVE-2021-33159?
More information about CVE-2021-33159 can be found on the Intel Security Center Advisory page: [link](https://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/security-center/advisory/intel-sa-00610.html).
What is the CWE of CVE-2021-33159?
CVE-2021-33159 is classified with CWE-287 (Improper Authentication).

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