Improper Input Validation in Intel PROSet/Wireless Wi-Fi and Killer Wi-Fi Software
CVE-2021-0183

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-2021-0183?

The vulnerability in Intel PROSet/Wireless Wi-Fi and Killer Wi-Fi software is attributed to the improper validation of specified index, position, or offset in input. This flaw allows an unauthenticated user to potentially exploit the software and cause a denial of service, impacting multiple operating systems including Windows 10 and 11. It is crucial for organizations using affected products to apply necessary updates to mitigate the risk associated with this vulnerability.

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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