CVE-2021-33159 (GCVE-0-2021-33159)

Vulnerability from cvelistv5 – Published: 2022-11-11 15:48 – Updated: 2025-02-05 20:54
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Summary
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.
Severity ?
7.4 (High)
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:H/UI:R/S:C/C:N/I:H/A:H
CWE
  • escalation of privilege
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Impacted products
Vendor Product Version
n/a Intel(R) AMT Affected: before versions 11.8.93, 11.22.93, 11.12.93, 12.0.92, 14.1.67, 15.0.42, 16.1.25
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