CVE-2021-0079
MEDIUMCVSS 6.5/10EPSS 0.37%
Last modified
CVE-2021-0079 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 6.5/10 on the CVSS scale. Improper input validation in software for some Intel(R) PROSet/Wireless WiFi and Killer(TM) WiFi in Windows 10 may allow an unauthenticated user to potentially enable denial of service via adjacent access.. EPSS estimates a 0.37% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
Improper input validation in software for some Intel(R) PROSet/Wireless WiFi and Killer(TM) WiFi in Windows 10 may allow an unauthenticated user to potentially enable denial of service via adjacent access.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:A/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Intel | Ax210 Firmware | < 22.40 |
| Intel | Ax201 Firmware | < 22.40 |
| Intel | Ax200 Firmware | < 22.40 |
| Intel | Ac 9560 Firmware | < 22.40 |
| Intel | Ac 9462 Firmware | < 22.40 |
| Intel | Ac 9461 Firmware | < 22.40 |
| Intel | Ac 9260 Firmware | < 22.40 |
| Intel | Ac 8265 Firmware | < 22.40 |
| Intel | Ac 8260 Firmware | < 22.40 |
| Intel | Ac 3168 Firmware | < 22.40 |
| Intel | 7265 Firmware | < 22.40 |
| Intel | Ac 3165 Firmware | < 22.40 |
| Intel | Ax1675 Firmware | < 2.4.1541 |
| Intel | Ax1650 Firmware | < 2.4.1541 |
| Intel | Ac1550 Firmware | < 2.4.1541 |
References
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2021-0079?
Improper input validation in software for some Intel(R) PROSet/Wireless WiFi and Killer(TM) WiFi in Windows 10 may allow an unauthenticated user to potentially enable denial of service via adjacent access.
How severe is CVE-2021-0079?
CVE-2021-0079 has a CVSS score of 6.5/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.37% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2021-0079?
Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.
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