Improper Input Validation in Intel PROSet/Wireless Wi-Fi and Killer Wi-Fi Products
CVE-2021-0173

6.5MEDIUM

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-2021-0173?

Improper validation of input consistency in the firmware for Intel PROSet/Wireless Wi-Fi and Killer Wi-Fi products may allow an unauthenticated user to exploit the vulnerability, potentially enabling a denial of service through adjacent access. This highlights the importance of robust input validation mechanisms in firmware security to mitigate potential risks.

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:
6.5
Severity:
MEDIUM
Confidentiality:
None
Integrity:
None
Availability:
None
Attack Vector:
Adjacent Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
None
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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CVE-2021-0173 : Improper Input Validation in Intel PROSet/Wireless Wi-Fi and Killer Wi-Fi Products