Intel Ethernet ixgbe Driver prior 3.17.3 on Linux denial of service

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability was found in Intel Ethernet ixgbe Driver on Linux. It has been rated as problematic. This affects an unknown part. Performing a manipulation results in denial of service. This vulnerability is reported as CVE-2021-33098. The attack is possible to be carried out remotely. No exploit exists. Upgrading the affected component is advised.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in Intel Ethernet ixgbe Driver on Linux (Hardware Driver Software). It has been classified as problematic. This affects an unknown function. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a denial of service vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-404. The product does not release or incorrectly releases a resource before it is made available for re-use. This is going to have an impact on availability.

The weakness was disclosed 11/18/2021 as intel-sa-00555. The advisory is shared at intel.com. This vulnerability is uniquely identified as CVE-2021-33098 since 05/18/2021. Neither technical details nor an exploit are publicly available. MITRE ATT&CK project uses the attack technique T1499 for this issue.

Upgrading to version 3.17.3 eliminates this vulnerability.

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Class: Denial of service
CWE: CWE-404
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Remote: Yes

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: Ethernet ixgbe Driver 3.17.3

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Sourcesinfo

Vendor: intel.com

Advisory: intel-sa-00555
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2021-33098 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2021-33098
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-186837

Entryinfo

Created: 11/18/2021 07:05
Updated: 11/21/2021 10:28
Changes: 11/18/2021 07:05 (40), 11/21/2021 10:28 (1)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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