CVE-2021-33069

5.5 MEDIUM 0.2% exploit odds Fix listed

What it is

Improper resource shutdown or release in firmware for some Intel(R) SSD, Intel(R) SSD DC, Intel(R) Optane(TM) SSD and Intel(R) Optane(TM) SSD DC may allow a privileged user to potentially enable denial of service via local access.

At a glance

Exploitability: Can be exploited locally on the machine with a low-privilege account. High risk of service disruption.
Exploit odds: 0.2% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days (EPSS).
Fix: A patch, advisory or fixed version is referenced. Upgrade or apply it.

Timeline

2022-05-12 17:15 UTC PublishedDisclosed publicly on CVE.org and NVD
2026-06-17 03:54 UTC Last updatedMost recent change to the record

Why it ranks here

Exploited in the wild: no, CISA does not list it.
Exploit odds: 0.2% in the next 30 days (EPSS).
Severity: 5.5 MEDIUM (CVSS).
Fix: a patch or advisory is linked.

Details

Published: 2022-05-12 17:15 UTC
Last modified: 2026-06-17 03:54 UTC
Exploit probability: 0.2% · EPSS, next 30 days
Weakness: CWE-404
Record status: Modified

Affected

Intel Optane Ssd Dc p4800x Firmware < e2010600
Intel Optane Ssd Dc p4801x Firmware < e2010600
Intel Optane Ssd p5800x Firmware < l0310200
Intel Optane Memory h20 With Solid State Storage Firmware < pgf028k
Intel Optane Memory h10 With Solid State Storage Firmware < tgf061k
Intel Optane Ssd 905p Firmware < fw600
Intel Optane Ssd 900p Firmware < fw600

Attack profile CVSS 3.1 · 5.5

Attack vector: Local
Complexity: Low
Privileges needed: Low
User interaction: None
Scope: Unchanged
Confidentiality: None
Integrity: None
Availability: High

Raw vector

CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H

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Fix and advisories

References

NVD record · CVE.org record