CVE-2021-0168

moderate-risk
Published 2022-02-09

Improper input validation in firmware for some Intel(R) PROSet/Wireless Wi-Fi in multiple operating systems and some Killer(TM) Wi-Fi in Windows 10 and 11 may allow a privileged user to potentially enable escalation of privilege via local access.

Do I need to act?

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0.06% chance of exploitation
EPSS score — low exploit probability
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Not on CISA KEV list
No confirmed active exploitation reported to CISA
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Patch status unknown
Check vendor advisories for fix availability and mitigation guidance
6
CVSS 6.7/10 Medium
LOCAL / LOW complexity

Affected Products (20)

Affected Vendors

Intel

References (2)

Vendor Advisory https://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/security-center/advisory/intel-sa-00539....
Vendor Advisory https://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/security-center/advisory/intel-sa-00539....
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moderate-risk
Severity 21/34 · High
Exploitability 0/34 · Minimal
Exposure 20/34 · Moderate