medium
6.5
CWE
20
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2021-0173: Input Validation

First published: Wed Feb 09 2022(Updated: )

Improper Validation of Consistency within input in firmware for some Intel(R) PROSet/Wireless Wi-Fi in multiple operating systems and some Killer(TM) Wi-Fi in Windows 10 and 11 may allow a 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 Firmware
Intel AMT AC 8265<11.8.90
Intel AMT AC 8265
Intel Wireless-AC 9260 Firmware<12.0.85
Intel Wireless-AC 9260 Firmware
Intel AMT AC 9560<12.0.85
Intel AMT AC 9560 Firmware
Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX200<12.0.85
Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX200>=14.0.0<14.1.60
Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX200>=15.0.0<15.0.35
Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX200
Intel AMT Wi-Fi 6 AX201>=14.0.0<14.1.60
Intel AMT Wi-Fi 6 AX201>=15.0.0<15.0.35
Intel AMT Wi-Fi 6 AX201 Firmware
Intel AMT Wi-Fi 6 AX210<15.0.35
Intel 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 Wireless-AC 1550<3.0
Intel Killer Wireless-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-2021-0173?

    CVE-2021-0173 is a vulnerability that involves improper validation of consistency within input in firmware for some Intel(R) PROSet/Wireless Wi-Fi and some Killer(TM) Wi-Fi in multiple operating systems.

  • How does CVE-2021-0173 affect Intel(R) PROSet/Wireless Wi-Fi and Killer(TM) Wi-Fi?

    CVE-2021-0173 may allow an unauthenticated user to potentially enable denial of service via adjacent access.

  • Which software versions are affected by CVE-2021-0173?

    The affected Intel(R) PROSet/Wireless Wi-Fi and Killer(TM) Wi-Fi software versions vary, please refer to the vendor's advisory for detailed information.

  • What is the severity of CVE-2021-0173?

    CVE-2021-0173 has a severity rating of 6.5 (Medium).

  • Where can I find more information about CVE-2021-0173?

    You can find more information about CVE-2021-0173 in the Intel Security Advisory: Intel-SA-00539.

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