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CVE-2021-33104: Improper access control in the Intel(R) OFU software before version 14.1.28 may allow an authenticated user...

Improper access control in the Intel(R) OFU software before version 14.1.28 may allow an authenticated user to potentially enable denial of service via local access.

MediumCVSS 6.5Not KEV-listedUpdated
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Security readout for executives and security teams

CVE-2021-33104 affects Intel OFU software before version 14.1.28. A local authenticated user could abuse improper access control to cause a denial of service. The business risk is service disruption on systems where this utility is installed, not data theft based on the provided CVSS details. Exposure is limited to hosts running Intel OFU software before version 14.1.28. Systems without Intel OFU, or with version 14.1.28 or later, are not identified as affected in the source bundle. Treat this as a moderate operational resilience issue. It is unlikely to justify emergency response by itself, but affected production systems should be updated in normal vulnerability remediation cycles, especially where local user access is broad. Mitigation focus: Upgrade Intel OFU software to version 14.1.28 or later where applicable.; Review Intel advisory INTEL-SA-00769 for vendor-specific remediation guidance.; Remove Intel OFU from systems where it is not operationally required..

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Vulnerability profileCVE Program record
Severity
Medium
CVSS
6.5 (3.1)
Known Exploited
No
Published

Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:N/I:N/A:H

Official CVE source material

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CVSS vector scores

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ScoreVersionSeverityVectorExploitImpactSource
6.5CVSS 3.1MediumCVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:N/I:N/A:H24Primary CVE score

Vulnerability scoring details

Base CVSS 3.1 score

6.5Medium
CVSS 3.1 vector shape for CVE-2021-33104Attack VectorAttack ComplexityPrivileges RequiredUser InteractionScopeConfidentiality ImpactIntegrity ImpactAvailability Impact

Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:N/I:N/A:H

Attack Vector
NetworkAdjacentLocalPhysical
Attack Complexity
LowHigh
Privileges Required
NoneLowHigh
User Interaction
NoneRequired
Scope
ChangedUnchanged
Confidentiality Impact
HighLowNone
Integrity Impact
HighLowNone
Availability Impact
HighLowNone

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Affected products

Products and packages named in the record

VendorProductVersion / packageStatus
n/aIntel(R) OFU softwarebefore version 14.1.28unaffected
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