CVE-2021-23223: High severity intel killer wi-fi 6e ax1690 vulnerability

Published Aug 18, 2022
·
Updated

Improper initialization for some Intel(R) PROSet/Wireless WiFi and Killer(TM) WiFi products may allow a privileged user to potentially enable escalation of privilege via local access.

Affected Software

20 affected components
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 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 6e Ax411 Firmware<22.120
Intel Wi-fi 6e Ax411
All of the following
Intel Killer Wi-fi 6e Ax1690 Firmware<3.1122.1105
Intel Killer Wi-fi 6e Ax1690
All of the following
Intel Killer Wi-fi 6e Ax1675 Firmware<3.1122.1105
Intel Killer Wi-fi 6e Ax1675
All of the following
Intel Proset Wi-fi 6e Ax210 Firmware<22.120
Intel Proset Wi-fi 6e Ax210
All of the following
Intel Wi-fi 6e Ax211 Firmware<22.120
Intel Wi-fi 6e Ax211
All of the following
Intel Wi-fi 6e Ax411 Firmware<22.120
Intel Wi-fi 6e Ax411

Event History

Aug 18, 2022
CVE Published
via MITRE·12:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·12:00 AM
DescriptionWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·08:15 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2021-23223?

CVE-2021-23223 is a vulnerability that allows a privileged user to potentially enable escalation of privilege via local access in some Intel PROSet/Wireless WiFi and Killer WiFi products.

2

Which products are affected by CVE-2021-23223?

The Intel Killer Wi-fi 6e Ax1690 Firmware, Intel Killer Wi-fi 6e Ax1675 Firmware, Intel Proset Wi-fi 6e Ax210 Firmware, Intel Wi-fi 6e Ax211 Firmware, and Intel Wi-fi 6e Ax411 Firmware are affected by CVE-2021-23223.

3

What is the severity of CVE-2021-23223?

CVE-2021-23223 has a severity rating of 7.8 (High).

4

How can I fix CVE-2021-23223?

To fix CVE-2021-23223, it is recommended to install the latest firmware updates provided by Intel.

5

Where can I find more information about CVE-2021-23223?

You can find more information about CVE-2021-23223 on the Debian LTS and Intel Security Center advisories.

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