CVE-2021-0082: High severity intel wi-fi 6e ax210 firmware vulnerability
Published Nov 17, 2021
·Updated
Uncontrolled search path in software installer for Intel(R) PROSet/Wireless WiFi in Windows 10 may allow an authenticated user to potentially enable escalation of privilege via local access.
Affected Software
30 affected components
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
Event History
Nov 17, 2021
CVE Published
via MITRE·07:30 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·07:30 PM
DescriptionWeakness
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the vulnerability ID for this vulnerability?
The vulnerability ID for this vulnerability is CVE-2021-0082.
2
What is the severity of CVE-2021-0082?
The severity of CVE-2021-0082 is high (7.8).
3
Which software is affected by CVE-2021-0082?
The Intel(R) PROSet/Wireless WiFi software installer in Windows 10 is affected by CVE-2021-0082.
4
What is the potential impact of CVE-2021-0082?
An authenticated user may potentially enable escalation of privilege via local access due to the uncontrolled search path in the software installer.
5
Where can I find more information about CVE-2021-0082?
You can find more information about CVE-2021-0082 in the official Intel Security Advisory: https://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/security-center/advisory/intel-sa-00509.html