CVE-2021-23179

Name: CVE-2021-23179
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2022-08-18T20:15:09.183+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7.1/10EPSS 0.20%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2021-23179 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.1/10 on the CVSS scale. Out of bounds read in firmware for some Intel(R) Wireless Bluetooth(R) and Killer(TM) Bluetooth(R) products before version 22.120 may allow a privileged user to potentially enable information disclosure via local access.. EPSS estimates a 0.20% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Out of bounds read in firmware for some Intel(R) Wireless Bluetooth(R) and Killer(TM) Bluetooth(R) products before version 22.120 may allow a privileged user to potentially enable information disclosure via local access.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

7.1/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:H

EPSS Probability

0.20%

10.5th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Intel	Wi-Fi 6 Ax411 Firmware	< 22.120
Intel	Wi-Fi 6 Ax211 Firmware	< 22.120
Intel	Wi-Fi 6 Ax210 Firmware	< 22.120
Intel	Wi-Fi 6 Ax201 Firmware	< 22.120
Intel	Wi-Fi 6 Ax200 Firmware	< 22.120
Intel	Wireless-Ac 9560 Firmware	< 22.120
Intel	Wireless-Ac 9462 Firmware	< 22.120
Intel	Wireless-Ac 9461 Firmware	< 22.120
Intel	Wireless-Ac 9260 Firmware	< 22.120
Intel	Dual Band Wireless-Ac 8265 Firmware	< 22.120
Intel	Dual Band Wireless-Ac 8260 Firmware	< 22.120
Intel	Dual Band Wireless-Ac 3168 Firmware	< 22.120
Intel	Wireless 7265 Firmware	< 22.120
Intel	Dual Band Wireless-Ac 3165 Firmware	< 22.120
Intel	Killer Wi-Fi 6e Ax1690 Firmware	< 22.120
Intel	Killer Wi-Fi 6e Ax1675 Firmware	< 22.120
Intel	Killer Wi-Fi 6 Ax1650 Firmware	< 22.120
Intel	Killer Wireless-Ac 1550 Firmware	< 22.120

References

https://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/security-center/advisory/intel-sa-00628.htmlPatch, Vendor Advisory
https://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/security-center/advisory/intel-sa-00628.htmlPatch, Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Aug 18, 2022
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2021-23179?

How severe is CVE-2021-23179?

CVE-2021-23179 has a CVSS score of 7.1/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.20% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2021-23179?

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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Source: NVD / NIST