Improper Input Validation in Intel PROSet/Wireless Wi-Fi and Killer Wi-Fi Products
CVE-2021-0173
6.5MEDIUM
Key Information:
- Vendor
Intel
- 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