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).

Vulnerability/
CVE-2021-0069

medium

6.5

CWE

17/11/2021

3/8/2024

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 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 9260 Firmware
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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Reference Links

https://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/security-center/advisory/intel-sa-00509.html

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).