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CVE-2021-33119: Improper access control in the Intel(R) RealSense(TM) DCM before version 20210625 may allow an authenticate...

Improper access control in the Intel(R) RealSense(TM) DCM before version 20210625 may allow an authenticated user to potentially enable information disclosure via local access.

MediumCVSS 5.5Not KEV-listedUpdated
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Plain-English summary

Intel RealSense DCM versions before 20210625 have an access-control flaw. A local authenticated user could potentially read sensitive information. This is not a remote internet attack based on the provided sources, but it matters on shared workstations, kiosks, lab systems, or devices using RealSense software.

Executive priority

Treat as a moderate-priority endpoint remediation item. Prioritize shared systems, sensitive environments, and devices where RealSense DCM is installed for business operations. It does not justify emergency internet-edge response from the provided evidence.

Technical view

CVE-2021-33119 is improper access control in Intel(R) RealSense(TM) DCM before version 20210625. CVSS 3.1 is 5.5: local attack vector, low complexity, low privileges, no user interaction, high confidentiality impact, no integrity or availability impact. No CWE is listed in the provided bundle.

Likely exposure

Exposure is likely limited to systems with Intel RealSense DCM installed before version 20210625, especially where multiple local users can authenticate. Internet-facing exposure is not indicated by the provided sources.

Exploitation context

The source bundle does not show CISA KEV listing or cited evidence of active exploitation. The vulnerability requires local access and an authenticated user, reducing broad remote risk but leaving insider, shared-device, and compromised-account scenarios relevant.

Researcher notes

Public details in the bundle are sparse. Focus validation on product presence, version state, and local-user trust boundaries. Do not assume broader Intel RealSense products are affected unless vendor guidance explicitly says so.

Mitigation direction

  • Inventory systems for Intel RealSense DCM installations.
  • Upgrade Intel RealSense DCM to version 20210625 or later.
  • Remove RealSense DCM where it is not operationally required.
  • Restrict local account access on affected systems.
  • Check Intel advisory INTEL-SA-00588 for current vendor guidance.

Validation and detection

  • Confirm installed RealSense DCM versions across managed endpoints.
  • Flag any RealSense DCM version earlier than 20210625.
  • Verify affected devices are not shared with untrusted local users.
  • Review asset records for RealSense-dependent workflows.
  • Track remediation evidence in vulnerability management tooling.
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Confidence
medium
Sources
3

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Vulnerability profileCVE Program record
Severity
Medium
CVSS
5.5 (3.1)
Known Exploited
No
Published

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

Official CVE source material

CNA and ADP enrichment extracted from CVE v5

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1CVSS vectors
0Timeline events
0ADP providers
2Source links

CVSS vector scores

1 official score

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ScoreVersionSeverityVectorExploitImpactSource
5.5CVSS 3.1MediumCVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N1.83.6Primary CVE score

Vulnerability scoring details

Base CVSS 3.1 score

5.5Medium
CVSS 3.1 vector shape for CVE-2021-33119Attack VectorAttack ComplexityPrivileges RequiredUser InteractionScopeConfidentiality ImpactIntegrity ImpactAvailability Impact

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

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

Source materials

Affected products

Products and packages named in the record

VendorProductVersion / packageStatus
n/aIntel(R) RealSense(TM) DCMbefore version 20210625Listed
Weakness

CWE details

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