CVE-2021-23168
First published: Thu Aug 18 2022(Updated: )
Out of bounds read for some Intel(R) PROSet/Wireless WiFi and Killer(TM) WiFi products 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 Wireless-ac 9560 Firmware | <22.120 | |
| Intel Wireless-ac 9560 | ||
| Intel Dual Band Wireless-ac 3165 Firmware | <22.120 | |
| Intel Dual Band Wireless-ac 3165 | ||
| Intel Dual Band Wireless-ac 3168 Firmware | <22.120 | |
| Intel Dual Band Wireless-ac 3168 | ||
| Intel Wireless-ac 9462 Firmware | <22.120 | |
| Intel Wireless-ac 9462 | ||
| Intel Wireless-ac 9461 Firmware | <22.120 | |
| Intel Wireless-ac 9461 | ||
| Intel Killer Ac 1550 Firmware | <3.1122.1105 | |
| Intel Killer Ac 1550 | ||
| Intel Killer Wi-fi 6 Ax1650 Firmware | <3.1122.1105 | |
| Intel Killer Wi-fi 6 Ax1650 | ||
| Intel Dual Band Wireless-ac 8260 Firmware | <22.120 | |
| Intel Dual Band Wireless-ac 8260 | ||
| Intel Dual Band Wireless-ac 8265 Firmware | <22.120 | |
| Intel Dual Band Wireless-ac 8265 | ||
| Intel Killer Wi-fi 6e Ax1690 Firmware | <3.1122.1105 | |
| Intel Killer Wi-fi 6e Ax1690 | ||
| Intel Killer Wi-fi 6e Ax1675 Firmware | <3.1122.1105 | |
| Intel Killer Wi-fi 6e Ax1675 | ||
| Intel Wireless-ac 9260 Firmware | <22.120 | |
| Intel Wireless-ac 9260 | ||
| Intel Proset Wi-fi 6e Ax210 Firmware | <22.120 | |
| Intel Proset Wi-fi 6e Ax210 | ||
| Intel Wi-fi 6e Ax211 Firmware | <22.120 | |
| Intel Wi-fi 6e Ax211 | ||
| Intel Wi-fi 6 Ax200 Firmware | <22.120 | |
| Intel Wi-fi 6 Ax200 | ||
| Intel Wi-fi 6 Ax201 Firmware | <22.120 | |
| Intel Wi-fi 6 Ax201 | ||
| Intel Wi-fi 6e Ax411 Firmware | <22.120 | |
| Intel Wi-fi 6e Ax411 | ||
| Intel Wireless 7265 \(rev D\) Firmware | <22.120 | |
| Intel Wireless 7265 \(rev D\) |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2021-23168?
CVE-2021-23168 is a vulnerability that allows an unauthenticated user to potentially enable denial of service via adjacent access on some Intel PROSet/Wireless WiFi and Killer WiFi products.
How severe is CVE-2021-23168?
CVE-2021-23168 has a severity level of 6.5, which is considered medium.
Which software products are affected by CVE-2021-23168?
The following Intel wireless products are affected: Intel Wireless-ac 9560 Firmware, Intel Dual Band Wireless-ac 3165 Firmware, Intel Dual Band Wireless-ac 3168 Firmware, Intel Wireless-ac 9462 Firmware, Intel Wireless-ac 9461 Firmware, Intel Killer Ac 1550 Firmware, Intel Killer Wi-fi 6 Ax1650 Firmware, Intel Dual Band Wireless-ac 8260 Firmware, Intel Dual Band Wireless-ac 8265 Firmware, Intel Killer Wi-fi 6e Ax1690 Firmware, Intel Killer Wi-fi 6e Ax1675 Firmware, Intel Wireless-ac 9260 Firmware, Intel Proset Wi-fi 6e Ax210 Firmware, Intel Wi-fi 6e Ax211 Firmware, Intel Wi-fi 6 Ax200 Firmware, Intel Wi-fi 6 Ax201 Firmware, Intel Wi-fi 6e Ax411 Firmware, and Intel Wireless 7265 (rev D) Firmware.
How can I fix CVE-2021-23168?
To fix CVE-2021-23168, it is recommended to update the firmware of the affected Intel wireless products to a version above 22.120 or 3.1122.1105, depending on the specific product.
Where can I find more information about CVE-2021-23168?
For more information about CVE-2021-23168, you can visit the following references: [Debian LTS Announcement](https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2023/04/msg00002.html) and [Intel Security Advisory](https://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/security-center/advisory/intel-sa-00621.html).
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