CVE-2021-33117 Intel BIOS Firmware Vulnerability in NetApp Products

NetApp, Inc. had published a security advisory concerning an Intel BIOS firmware vulnerability.

This advisory should be considered the single source of current, up-to-date, authorized and accurate information from NetApp regarding full support products and versions.

Advisory ID: NTAP-20220818-0001
Version: 3.0
Last updated: 01/13/2023
Status: Final.
CVEs: CVE-2021-33117

Summary
Multiple NetApp products incorporate BIOS Firmware. Intel Xeon Scalable Processors BIOS versions prior to mr7 are susceptible to a vulnerability which when successfully exploited may allow a local attacker to potentially enable information disclosure via local access. Refer to the vendor advisory INTEL-SA-00586 for specific version details.

Impact
Successful exploitation of this vulnerability could lead to disclosure of sensitive information.

Vulnerability scoring details

CVE	Score	Vector
CVE-2021-33117	6.5 (MEDIUM)	CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:N/A:N

Exploitation and public announcements
NetApp is aware of public discussion of this vulnerability.

References

https://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/security-center/advisory/intel-sa-00586.html

Affected products

FAS/AFF BIOS – A900/9500

Remediation:

Software versions and fixes
NetApp’s currently available patches are listed below.

Product	First fixed in release
FAS/AFF BIOS – A900/9500	https://mysupport.netapp.com/site/downloads/firmware/system-firmware-diagnostics/download/SYSTEM/30804123/308-04123_A0_SERVICE_IMAGE_18.6.zip

Workarounds : None at this time.

Obtaining software fixes
Software fixes will be made available through the NetApp Support website in the Software Download section.

Customers who do not have access to the Support website should contact Technical Support at the number below to obtain the patches.

Contact information
Check http://mysupport.netapp.com for further updates.

For questions, contact NetApp at: Technical support
mysupport.netapp.com
1 888 4 NETAPP (1 888 463 8277) (U.S. and Canada)
+00 800 44 638277 (EMEA/Europe)
+800 800 80 800 (Asia/Pacific)

Revision history
Status of this notice : Final.

This advisory should be considered the single source of current, up-to-date, authorized and accurate information from NetApp regarding Full Support products and versions.

This advisory is posted at this link.

Revision history

Revision #	Date	Comments
1.0	20220818	Initial public release
2.0	20221212	E-Series BIOS moved to products not affected
3.0	20230113	FAS/AFF BIOS – A900/9500 added to software versions and fixes, final status

This document is provided solely for informational purposes. All information is based upon NetApp’s current knowledge and understanding of the hardware and software products tested by NetApp, and the methodology and assumptions used by NetApp. NetApp is not responsible for any errors or omissions that may be contained herein, and no warranty, representation, or other legal commitment or obligation is being provided by NetApp.