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 Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Intel Ax210 Firmware | <22.40 | |
| Intel Ax210 | ||
| Intel Ax201 Firmware | <22.40 | |
| Intel Ax201 | ||
| Intel Ax200 Firmware | <22.40 | |
| Intel Ax200 | ||
| Intel Ac 9560 Firmware | <22.40 | |
| Intel Ac 9560 | ||
| Intel Ac 9462 Firmware | <22.40 | |
| Intel Ac 9462 | ||
| Intel Ac 9461 Firmware | <22.40 | |
| Intel Ac 9461 | ||
| Intel Ac 9260 Firmware | <22.40 | |
| Intel Ac 9260 | ||
| Intel Ac 8265 Firmware | <22.40 | |
| Intel Ac 8265 | ||
| Intel Ac 8260 Firmware | <22.40 | |
| Intel Ac 8260 | ||
| Intel Ac 3168 Firmware | <22.40 | |
| Intel Ac 3168 | ||
| Intel 7265 Firmware | <22.40 | |
| Intel 7265 | ||
| Intel Ac 3165 Firmware | <22.40 | |
| Intel Ac 3165 | ||
| Intel Ax1675 Firmware | <2.4.1541 | |
| Intel Ax1675 | ||
| Intel Ax1650 Firmware | <2.4.1541 | |
| Intel Ax1650 | ||
| Intel Ac1550 Firmware | <2.4.1541 | |
| Intel Ac1550 |
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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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