CVE-2021-33098

low-risk
Published 2021-11-17

Improper input validation in the Intel(R) Ethernet ixgbe driver for Linux before version 3.17.3 may allow an authenticated user to potentially enable denial of service via local access.

Do I need to act?

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0.07% chance of exploitation
EPSS score — low exploit probability
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Not on CISA KEV list
No confirmed active exploitation reported to CISA
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Patch status unknown
Check vendor advisories for fix availability and mitigation guidance
5
CVSS 5.5/10 Medium
LOCAL / LOW complexity

Affected Products (1)

Ethernet 500 Series Controllers Driver

Affected Vendors

Intel

References (4)

Third Party Advisory https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20211210-0005/
Vendor Advisory https://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/security-center/advisory/intel-sa-00555....
Third Party Advisory https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20211210-0005/
Vendor Advisory https://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/security-center/advisory/intel-sa-00555....
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low-risk
Severity 18/34 · Moderate
Exploitability 0/34 · Minimal
Exposure 5/34 · Minimal