medium
5.5
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2022-21140

First published: Thu Aug 18 2022(Updated: )

Improper access control for some Intel(R) PROSet/Wireless WiFi and Killer(TM) WiFi products may allow a privileged user to potentially enable information disclosure via local access.

Credit: secure@intel.com

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Intel Wireless-AC 9560<22.120
Intel Wireless-AC 9560
Intel Dual Band Wireless-AC 3165<22.120
Intel PROSet/Wireless Software for Intel Dual Band Wireless-AC 3165
Intel Dual Band Wireless-AC 3168 Firmware<22.120
Intel Dual Band Wireless-AC 3168 Firmware
Intel Wireless-AC 9462<22.120
Intel Wireless-AC 9462
Intel Wireless-AC 9461<22.120
Intel Wireless-AC 9461
Intel Killer Wireless-AC 1550<3.1122.1105
Intel Killer Wireless-AC 1550
Intel Killer Wi-Fi 6E AX1675<3.1122.1105
Intel Killer Wi-Fi 6 AX1650 firmware
Intel Dual Band Wireless-AC 8260 Firmware<22.120
Intel Dual Band Wireless-AC 8260 Firmware
Intel Dual Band Wireless-AC 8265 Firmware<22.120
Intel Dual Band Wireless-AC 8265 Firmware
Intel Killer Wi-Fi 6E AX1690<3.1122.1105
Intel Killer Wi-Fi 6E AX1690i/s
Intel Killer Wi-Fi 6E AX1675<3.1122.1105
Intel Killer Wi-Fi 6E AX1675 Firmware
Intel ProSet AC 9260 Firmware<22.120
Intel Wireless-AC 9260 Firmware
Intel ProSet Wi-Fi 6E AX210 Firmware<22.120
Intel ProSet Wi-Fi 6E AX210 Firmware
Intel AX211 Firmware<22.120
Intel ax211
Intel PROSet Wi-Fi 6 AX200 Firmware<22.120
Intel PROSet Wi-Fi 6 AX200
Intel AX201 Firmware<22.120
Intel Wi-Fi 6E AX201 Firmware
Intel Wi-Fi 6E AX411<22.120
Intel Wi-Fi 6E AX411 Firmware
Intel Wireless 7265 (rev d) firmware<22.120
Intel Wireless 7265 (rev D)

Remedy

https://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/security-center/advisory/intel-sa-00621.html

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is CVE-2022-21140?

    CVE-2022-21140 is a vulnerability that allows a privileged user to potentially enable information disclosure via local access on some Intel(R) PROSet/Wireless WiFi and Killer(TM) WiFi products.

  • What is the severity of CVE-2022-21140?

    The severity of CVE-2022-21140 is medium with a severity value of 5.5.

  • Which products are affected by CVE-2022-21140?

    Some Intel(R) PROSet/Wireless WiFi and Killer(TM) WiFi products are affected by CVE-2022-21140. Please refer to the advisory for a full list.

  • How can a privileged user potentially enable information disclosure via local access with CVE-2022-21140?

    A privileged user can potentially enable information disclosure via local access by exploiting the improper access control vulnerability in affected Intel(R) PROSet/Wireless WiFi and Killer(TM) WiFi products.

  • Where can I find more information about CVE-2022-21140?

    You can find more information about CVE-2022-21140 in the advisory provided by Intel.

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