Information Disclosure Risk in Intel PROSet/Wireless Wi-Fi and Killer Wi-Fi Firmware
CVE-2021-0170

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-2021-0170?

The firmware for Intel PROSet/Wireless Wi-Fi and Killer Wi-Fi presents a vulnerability that could allow an authenticated user local access to potentially disclose sensitive information. This risk spans multiple operating systems, including Windows 10 and 11, highlighting the importance of prompt security measures to safeguard sensitive data from unauthorized actors.

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:
High
Integrity:
None
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Local
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
Low
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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CVE-2021-0170 : Information Disclosure Risk in Intel PROSet/Wireless Wi-Fi and Killer Wi-Fi Firmware