CVE-2022-21160: Buffer Overflow

Published Aug 18, 2022
·
Updated

Improper buffer restrictions for some Intel(R) PROSet/Wireless WiFi products may allow an unauthenticated user to potentially enable denial of service via network access.

Affected Software

36 affected components
Intel Wireless-ac 9560 Firmware<22.120
Intel Wireless-ac 9560
Intel Wireless-ac 9462 Firmware<22.120
Intel Wireless-ac 9462
Intel Wireless-ac 9461 Firmware<22.120
Intel Wireless-ac 9461
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
All of the following
Intel Wireless-ac 9560 Firmware<22.120
Intel Wireless-ac 9560
All of the following
Intel Wireless-ac 9462 Firmware<22.120
Intel Wireless-ac 9462
All of the following
Intel Wireless-ac 9461 Firmware<22.120
Intel Wireless-ac 9461
All of the following
Intel Wireless-ac 9260 Firmware<22.120
Intel Wireless-ac 9260
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 6 Ax200 Firmware<22.120
Intel Wi-fi 6 Ax200
All of the following
Intel Wi-fi 6 Ax201 Firmware<22.120
Intel Wi-fi 6 Ax201
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·07:41 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·07:41 PM
DescriptionWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·08:15 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2022-21160?

CVE-2022-21160 has a severe vulnerability rating due to the potential for denial of service.

2

How do I fix CVE-2022-21160?

To fix CVE-2022-21160, update the affected Intel Wi-Fi products to the latest firmware version, which addresses this vulnerability.

3

What devices are affected by CVE-2022-21160?

CVE-2022-21160 affects several Intel Wireless-AC and Wi-Fi 6E products with specific firmware versions up to 22.120.

4

Who is at risk from CVE-2022-21160?

Any user of the affected Intel Wi-Fi products is at risk if they have not updated to the patched firmware version.

5

What type of impact does CVE-2022-21160 have?

CVE-2022-21160 can allow unauthorized network access, leading to potential denial of service for the affected devices.

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