Intel SSD/SSD DC/Optane SSD/Optane SSD DC Firmware denial of service

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as problematic, has been found in Intel SSD, SSD DC, Optane SSD and Optane SSD DC. The affected element is an unknown function of the component Firmware. This manipulation causes denial of service. This vulnerability is handled as CVE-2021-33069. It is possible to launch the attack on the local host. There is not any exploit available. It is advisable to upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as problematic was found in Intel SSD, SSD DC, Optane SSD and Optane SSD DC (affected version unknown). Affected by this vulnerability is an unknown functionality of the component Firmware. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a denial of service vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-404. The product does not release or incorrectly releases a resource before it is made available for re-use. As an impact it is known to affect availability.

The weakness was released 05/12/2022 as intel-sa-00563. It is possible to read the advisory at intel.com. This vulnerability is known as CVE-2021-33069 since 05/18/2021. The technical details are unknown and an exploit is not publicly available.

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VulDB Meta Temp Score: 5.4

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Exploitinginfo

Class: Denial of service
CWE: CWE-404
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Physical: Partially
Local: Yes
Remote: No

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Status: Not defined

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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Timelineinfo

05/18/2021 🔍
05/12/2022 +359 days 🔍
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02/25/2026 +1385 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: intel.com

Advisory: intel-sa-00563
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2021-33069 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2021-33069
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-199711

Entryinfo

Created: 05/12/2022 22:05
Updated: 02/25/2026 11:20
Changes: 05/12/2022 22:05 (38), 05/15/2022 09:43 (1), 02/25/2026 11:20 (32)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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