medium
6.5
CWE
20
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2021-0165: Input Validation

First published: Wed Feb 09 2022(Updated: )

Improper input validation in firmware for Intel(R) PROSet/Wireless Wi-Fi in multiple operating systems and Killer(TM) Wi-Fi in Windows 10 and 11 may allow an unauthenticated user to potentially enable denial of service via adjacent access.

Credit: secure@intel.com

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Intel Amt Ac 8260 Firmware<11.8.90
Intel Amt Ac 8260
Intel Amt Ac 8265 Firmware<11.8.90
Intel Amt Ac 8265
Intel Amt Ac 9260 Firmware<12.0.85
Intel Amt Ac 9260
Intel Amt Ac 9560 Firmware<12.0.85
Intel Amt Ac 9560
Intel Amt Wi-fi 6 Ax200 Firmware<12.0.85
Intel Amt Wi-fi 6 Ax200 Firmware>=14.0.0<14.1.60
Intel Amt Wi-fi 6 Ax200 Firmware>=15.0.0<15.0.35
Intel Amt Wi-fi 6 Ax200
Intel Amt Wi-fi 6 Ax201 Firmware>=14.0.0<14.1.60
Intel Amt Wi-fi 6 Ax201 Firmware>=15.0.0<15.0.35
Intel Amt Wi-fi 6 Ax201
Intel Amt Wi-fi 6 Ax210 Firmware<15.0.35
Intel Amt Wi-fi 6 Ax210
Intel Proset Ac 3165 Firmware<22.60
Intel Proset Ac 3165
Intel Proset Ac 3168 Firmware<22.60
Intel Proset Ac 3168
Intel Proset Ac 8260 Firmware<22.60
Intel Proset Ac 8260
Intel Proset Ac 8265 Firmware<22.60
Intel Proset Ac 8265
Intel Proset Ac 9260 Firmware<22.60
Intel Proset Ac 9260
Intel Proset Ac 9461 Firmware<22.60
Intel Proset Ac 9461
Intel Proset Ac 9462 Firmware<22.60
Intel Proset Ac 9462
Intel Proset Ac 9560 Firmware<22.60
Intel Proset Ac 9560
Intel Proset Wi-fi 6 Ax200 Firmware<22.60
Intel Proset Wi-fi 6 Ax200
Intel Proset Wi-fi 6 Ax201 Firmware<22.60
Intel Proset Wi-fi 6 Ax201
Intel Proset Wi-fi 6e Ax210 Firmware<22.60
Intel Proset Wi-fi 6e Ax210
Intel Proset Wireless 7265 \(rev D\) Firmware<22.60
Intel Proset Wireless 7265 \(rev D\)
Intel Killer Ac 1550 Firmware<3.0
Intel Killer Ac 1550
Intel Killer Wi-fi 6 Ax1650 Firmware<3.0
Intel Killer Wi-fi 6 Ax1650
Intel Killer Wi-fi 6e Ax1675 Firmware<3.0
Intel Killer Wi-fi 6e Ax1675

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is CVE-2021-0165?

    CVE-2021-0165 is a vulnerability in the firmware for Intel(R) PROSet/Wireless Wi-Fi in multiple operating systems and Killer(TM) Wi-Fi in Windows 10 and 11.

  • What is the severity of CVE-2021-0165?

    CVE-2021-0165 has a severity level of medium.

  • What is affected by CVE-2021-0165?

    The firmware versions of Intel(R) PROSet/Wireless Wi-Fi and Killer(TM) Wi-Fi in specified operating systems are affected by CVE-2021-0165.

  • How does CVE-2021-0165 impact security?

    CVE-2021-0165 may allow an unauthenticated user to potentially enable denial-of-service attacks via adjacent access.

  • Is there a fix for CVE-2021-0165?

    The fix for CVE-2021-0165 is included in the firmware updates provided by Intel and Killer.

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