medium
6.5
CWE
20
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2021-0069: Input Validation

First published: Wed Nov 17 2021(Updated: )

Improper input validation in firmware for some Intel(R) PROSet/Wireless WiFi in multiple operating systems and some Killer(TM) WiFi in Windows 10 may allow an unauthenticated user to potentially enable denial of service 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 Wireless-AC 9260 Firmware
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-2021-0069?

    CVE-2021-0069 is a vulnerability that allows an unauthenticated user to potentially enable denial of service via adjacent access in some Intel(R) PROSet/Wireless WiFi in multiple operating systems and some Killer(TM) WiFi in Windows 10.

  • What is the severity of CVE-2021-0069?

    The severity of CVE-2021-0069 is medium with a CVSS score of 6.5.

  • Which software versions are affected by CVE-2021-0069?

    The Intel(R) PROSet/Wireless WiFi versions up to 22.40 and some Killer(TM) WiFi in Windows 10 are affected by CVE-2021-0069.

  • How can an unauthenticated user potentially enable denial of service with CVE-2021-0069?

    An unauthenticated user can potentially enable denial of service by exploiting the improper input validation in the firmware of affected Intel(R) PROSet/Wireless WiFi and Killer(TM) WiFi devices.

  • Where can I find more information about CVE-2021-0069?

    You can find more information about CVE-2021-0069 at the following link: [Intel Security Advisory Intel-SA-00509](https://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/security-center/advisory/intel-sa-00509.html).

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