How severe is CVE-2021-33082?

CVE-2021-33082 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.6, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over physical access with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.

Is CVE-2021-33082 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (17th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2021-33082?

CVE-2021-33082 primarily affects Intel Optane Ssd Dc P4800x Firmware. In total, 7 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2021-33082?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-2021-33082 published?

CVE-2021-33082 was published on 2022-05-12 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2021-33082

CVE-2021-33082 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Intel Optane Ssd Dc P4800x Firmware with a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.6. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-212.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 4.6)
CVSS v2: 2.1
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (17th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-212
Affected product: Intel Optane Ssd Dc P4800x Firmware
Published: 2022-05-12
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Sensitive information in resource not removed before reuse in firmware for some Intel(R) SSD and Intel(R) Optane(TM) SSD Products may allow an unauthenticated user to potentially enable information disclosure via physical access.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2021-33082?: Sensitive information in resource not removed before reuse in firmware for some Intel(R) SSD and Intel(R) Optane(TM) SSD Products may allow an unauthenticated user to potentially enable information disclosure via physical access.
How severe is CVE-2021-33082?: CVE-2021-33082 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.6, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over physical access with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.
Is CVE-2021-33082 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (17th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2021-33082?: CVE-2021-33082 primarily affects Intel Optane Ssd Dc P4800x Firmware. In total, 7 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2021-33082?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2021-33082 published?: CVE-2021-33082 was published on 2022-05-12 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (7)

cpe:2.3:o:intel:optane_ssd_dc_p4800x_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:intel:optane_ssd_dc_p4801x_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:intel:optane_ssd_p5800x_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:intel:optane_memory_h20_with_solid_state_storage_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:intel:optane_memory_h10_with_solid_state_storage_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:intel:optane_ssd_905p_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:intel:optane_ssd_900p_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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