medium
5.7
CWE
665
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2021-0053

First published: Wed Nov 17 2021(Updated: )

Improper initialization in firmware for some Intel(R) PROSet/Wireless WiFi and Killer(TM) WiFi in Windows 10 may allow an authenticated user to potentially enable information disclosure via adjacent access.

Credit: secure@intel.com

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Intel AX210 Firmware<22.40
Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX210
Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX201 Firmware<22.40
Intel AX201 Firmware
Intel AX200 Firmware<22.40
Intel AX200 Firmware
Intel AC 9560 Firmware<22.40
Intel Wireless-AC 9560
Intel PROSet AC 9462 Firmware<22.40
Intel ProSet AC 9462
Intel PROSet AC 9461 Firmware<22.40
Intel ProSet AC 9461
Intel ProSet AC 9260 Firmware<22.40
Intel PROSet Wireless for AC 9260
Intel ProSet AC 8265 Firmware<22.40
Intel AC 8265 Firmware
Intel ProSet Wireless Software and Drivers for Ac 8260<22.40
Intel PROSet AC 8260
Intel ProSet AC 3168 Firmware<22.40
Intel AC 3168 Firmware
Red Hat Iwl7265-firmware<22.40
Intel Wireless 7265
Intel PROSet/Wireless Software for Intel Dual Band Wireless-AC 3165<22.40
Intel AC 3165 Firmware
Intel Killer Wi-Fi 6E AX1675 Firmware<2.4.1541
Intel AX1675 Firmware
Intel Killer Wi-Fi 6 AX1650 firmware<2.4.1541
Intel AX1650 Firmware
Intel Killer Wireless-ac 1550<2.4.1541
Intel Killer Wireless-ac 1550

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is CVE-2021-0053?

    CVE-2021-0053 is a vulnerability in the firmware for some Intel(R) PROSet/Wireless WiFi and Killer(TM) WiFi in Windows 10 that may allow an authenticated user to potentially enable information disclosure via adjacent access.

  • Which software is affected by CVE-2021-0053?

    CVE-2021-0053 affects Intel Ax210 Firmware (up to version 22.40), Intel Ax201 Firmware (up to version 22.40), Intel Ax200 Firmware (up to version 22.40), Intel Ac 9560 Firmware (up to version 22.40), Intel Ac 9462 Firmware (up to version 22.40), Intel Ac 9461 Firmware (up to version 22.40), Intel Ac 9260 Firmware (up to version 22.40), Intel Ac 8265 Firmware (up to version 22.40), Intel Ac 8260 Firmware (up to version 22.40), Intel Ac 3168 Firmware (up to version 22.40), Intel 7265 Firmware (up to version 22.40), Intel Ac 3165 Firmware (up to version 22.40), Intel Ax1675 Firmware (up to version 2.4.1541), Intel Ax1650 Firmware (up to version 2.4.1541), and Intel Ac1550 Firmware (up to version 2.4.1541) on Windows 10.

  • What is the severity of CVE-2021-0053?

    CVE-2021-0053 has a severity of 5.7 (medium).

  • How can an attacker exploit CVE-2021-0053?

    An attacker can exploit CVE-2021-0053 by leveraging an authentication bypass vulnerability to enable information disclosure via adjacent access.

  • How can I fix CVE-2021-0053 vulnerability?

    To fix CVE-2021-0053, it is recommended to update to the latest firmware version provided by Intel for the affected products.

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