Improper Input Validation in Intel Wi-Fi Firmware
CVE-2021-0076

5.5MEDIUM

Key Information:

Vendor

Intel
Status
Intel(r) Proset/wireless Wi-fi In Multiple Operating Systems And Some Killer(tm) Wi-fi In Windows 10 And 11
Vendor
CVE Published:
9 February 2022

What is CVE-2021-0076?

An issue has been identified in the firmware for certain Intel PROSet/Wireless and Killer Wi-Fi products. This vulnerability arises from improper validation of specified index, position, or offset in input, potentially allowing a privileged user to enable denial of service via local access. The impact of this flaw can disrupt wireless connectivity and affect system performance in multiple operating systems, particularly on Windows 10 and 11.

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Affected Version(s)

Intel(R) PROSet/Wireless Wi-Fi in multiple operating systems and some Killer(TM) Wi-Fi in Windows 10 and 11 See references

References

https://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/security-center/a...
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CVSS V3.1

Score:
5.5
Severity:
MEDIUM
Confidentiality:
None
Integrity:
None
Availability:
None
Attack Vector:
Local
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
Low
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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