CVE-2021-33106 Integer overflow in Intel(R) Safestring Library
An integer overflow in the Intel Safestring library allows authenticated local users to escalate privileges.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Any signed-in user
- Attackable
- Local or same network only
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2021-33106?
CVE-2021-33106 is a high-severity vulnerability in Intel(R) Safestring Library, published on 17 Nov 2021. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.
Official description
Integer overflow in the Safestring library maintained by Intel(R) may allow an authenticated user to potentially enable escalation of privilege via local access.
Weakness: CWE-190
Which versions are affected by CVE-2021-33106?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Intel Safestring Library.
How do I fix CVE-2021-33106?
No fix has been published for CVE-2021-33106 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is CVE-2021-33106 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2021-33106 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-4fp6-qmm6-f5v4.