Denial of Service Vulnerability in Intel PROSet/Wireless Wi-Fi and Killer Wi-Fi Products
CVE-2021-0174

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

Summary

A vulnerability exists in the firmware of certain Intel PROSet/Wireless Wi-Fi and Killer Wi-Fi products that allows an unauthenticated user to potentially cause a denial of service through adjacent access. This flaw arises from improper validation practices, making it crucial for users to ensure their systems are updated and secure against potential exploitation. For more information, please refer to Intel's advisory.

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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