medium
6.5
CWE
20
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2021-0179: Input Validation

First published: Wed Feb 09 2022(Updated: )

Improper Use of Validation Framework in software for Intel(R) PROSet/Wireless Wi-Fi 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 Active Management Technology (AMT)<11.8.90
Intel Active Management Technology (AMT)
Intel AMT AC 8265<11.8.90
Intel Active Management Technology (AMT)
Intel Wireless-AC 9260 Firmware<12.0.85
Intel Active Management Technology (AMT)
Intel AMT AC 9560<12.0.85
Intel Wireless-AC 9560
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 Wi-Fi 6 AX201 Firmware>=14.0.0<14.1.60
Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX201 Firmware>=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/Wireless Software for Intel Dual Band Wireless-AC 3165<22.60
Intel PROSet/Wireless Software for Intel Dual Band Wireless-AC 3165
Intel AC 3168 Firmware<22.60
Intel ProSet AC 3168 Firmware
Intel ProSet Wireless Software and Drivers for Ac 8260<22.60
Intel ProSet Wireless Software and Drivers for Ac 8260
Intel AC 8265 Firmware<22.60
Intel ProSet AC 8265 Firmware
Intel ProSet AC 9260 Firmware<22.60
Intel PROSet Wireless for AC 9260
Intel PROSet AC 9461 Firmware<22.60
Intel PROSet AC 9461 Firmware
Intel PROSet AC 9462 Firmware<22.60
Intel PROSet AC 9462 Firmware
Intel PROSet/Wireless Software and drivers for AC 9560<22.60
Intel PROSet Wireless Software for AC 9560
Intel AX200 Firmware<22.60
Intel PROSet Wi-Fi 6 AX200 Firmware
Intel Wi-Fi 6E AX201 Firmware<22.60
Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX201 Firmware
Intel ProSet Wi-Fi 6E AX210 Firmware<22.60
Intel ProSet Wi-Fi 6E AX210 Firmware
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 6E AX1675<3.0
Intel Killer Wi-Fi 6 AX1650 firmware
Intel Killer Wi-Fi 6E AX1675<3.0
Intel Killer Wi-Fi 6E AX1675 Firmware

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is CVE-2021-0179?

    CVE-2021-0179 is a vulnerability in the software for Intel(R) PROSet/Wireless Wi-Fi and Killer(TM) Wi-Fi in Windows 10 and 11 that may allow an unauthenticated user to potentially enable denial of service via adjacent access.

  • What is the severity of CVE-2021-0179?

    CVE-2021-0179 has a severity value of 6.5, which is considered medium.

  • Which software are affected by CVE-2021-0179?

    The software affected by CVE-2021-0179 are Intel(R) PROSet/Wireless Wi-Fi and Killer(TM) Wi-Fi in Windows 10 and 11.

  • How can an unauthenticated user exploit CVE-2021-0179?

    An unauthenticated user can potentially enable denial of service by gaining adjacent access.

  • Where can I find more information about CVE-2021-0179?

    You can find more information about CVE-2021-0179 on the Intel Security Center advisory page: https://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/security-center/advisory/intel-sa-00539.html

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