CVE-2021-33149: intel atom_processors_firmware Observable Discrepancy
CVSS: 5.5v3.1MediumModified
Published 12-05-2022Last modified 05-05-2025
Vulnerability summary
CVE-2021-33149 is a medium (CVSS 5.5) Observable Discrepancy vulnerability in intel atom_processors_firmware. EPSS estimates a 0.25% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 15.6% of scored vulnerabilities.
CVSS score
5.5/10
010
Medium · v3.1 (CVE.org)EPSS score
0.25%
0%100%
Low · 0.00 pp in 30 daysKEVNot listedIn no KEV catalog
RansomwareNone recordedNo known use recorded
Public exploits0No public exploits recorded
Timeline
- 12-05-2022PublishedVulnerability first disclosed.
- 05-05-2025Last modifiedVulnerability information updated.
Description
Observable behavioral discrepancy in some Intel(R) Processors may allow an authorized user to potentially enable information disclosure via local access.
CVSS metrics
3 scores · 2 sources · 2 versionsMedium 5.5Preferred score · CVE.org (CNA)
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:NSourcesAll 2 agree
- NVDNIST5.5MediumCVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N
Low 2.1Preferred score · NVD (NIST)
AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:N/A:NSourcesSingle source
EPSS trend
Probability
0.25%
Chance of exploitation in the next 30 days
Percentile
16%
Versus all other CVEs
30-day change
0.00 pp
From 0.25% on 19-09-2026
19-09-202619-10-2026
EPSS score0.25%
Known exploited
Compare KEV catalogsNot in any of the 3 tracked catalogs.
Public exploits
0 foundNo public exploits indexed.
Weaknesses
CWE · root causeAffected systems
1 vendor · 8 products
References
2 links- www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/security-center/advisory/intel-sa-00648.htmlX Refsource MISCVendor Advisory