CVE-2022-21172: Medium severity intel wi-fi 6 ax210 vulnerability
Out of bounds write for some Intel(R) PROSet/Wireless WiFi products may allow a privileged user to potentially enable escalation of privilege via local access.
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What is the severity of CVE-2022-21172?
The severity of CVE-2022-21172 is medium with a severity value of 6.7.
Which Intel(R) PROSet/Wireless WiFi products are affected by CVE-2022-21172?
Some Intel(R) PROSet/Wireless WiFi products, including Intel Proset Wi-fi 6e Ax210 Firmware and Intel Wi-fi 6e Ax211 Firmware up to version 22.120, are affected by CVE-2022-21172.
What is the vulnerability description of CVE-2022-21172?
CVE-2022-21172 is an out-of-bounds write vulnerability in some Intel(R) PROSet/Wireless WiFi products, which may allow a privileged user to potentially enable escalation of privilege via local access.
Is Intel Proset Wi-fi 6e Ax210 affected by CVE-2022-21172?
Yes, Intel Proset Wi-fi 6e Ax210 firmware up to version 22.120 is affected by CVE-2022-21172.
How can I fix CVE-2022-21172?
To fix CVE-2022-21172, it is recommended to update the affected Intel(R) PROSet/Wireless WiFi products to a version higher than 22.120.