How severe is CVE-2021-33101?

CVE-2021-33101 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2021-33101 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (15th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2021-33101?

CVE-2021-33101 affects Intel Graphics Performance Analyzers. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2021-33101?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

When was CVE-2021-33101 published?

CVE-2021-33101 was published on 2022-02-09 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2021-33101

CVE-2021-33101 is a high-severity vulnerability in Intel Graphics Performance Analyzers with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8. 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-427.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.8)
CVSS v2: 4.6
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (15th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-427
Affected product: Intel Graphics Performance Analyzers
Published: 2022-02-09
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Uncontrolled search path in the Intel(R) GPA software before version 21.2 may allow an authenticated user to potentially enable escalation of privilege via local access.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2021-33101?: Uncontrolled search path in the Intel(R) GPA software before version 21.2 may allow an authenticated user to potentially enable escalation of privilege via local access.
How severe is CVE-2021-33101?: CVE-2021-33101 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2021-33101 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (15th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2021-33101?: CVE-2021-33101 affects Intel Graphics Performance Analyzers. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2021-33101?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2021-33101 published?: CVE-2021-33101 was published on 2022-02-09 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/security-center/advisory/intel-sa-00574.html

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:intel:graphics_performance_analyzers:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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