CVE-2021-44545

Name: CVE-2021-44545
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2022-08-18T20:15:09.733+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 6.5/10EPSS 0.46%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2021-44545 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 6.5/10 on the CVSS scale. Improper input validation for some Intel(R) PROSet/Wireless WiFi and Killer(TM) WiFi products may allow an unauthenticated user to potentially enable denial of service via adjacent access.. EPSS estimates a 0.46% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Improper input validation for some Intel(R) PROSet/Wireless WiFi and Killer(TM) WiFi products may allow an unauthenticated user to potentially enable denial of service via adjacent access.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

6.5/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.46%

36.6th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Intel	Killer Ac 1550 Firmware	< 3.1122.1105
Intel	Killer Wi-Fi 6 Ax1650 Firmware	< 3.1122.1105
Intel	Killer Wi-Fi 6e Ax1690 Firmware	< 3.1122.1105
Intel	Killer Wi-Fi 6e Ax1675 Firmware	< 3.1122.1105
Intel	Proset Wi-Fi 6e Ax210 Firmware	< 22.120
Intel	Wi-Fi 6e Ax211 Firmware	< 22.120
Intel	Wi-Fi 6 Ax200 Firmware	< 22.120
Intel	Wi-Fi 6 Ax201 Firmware	< 22.120
Intel	Wi-Fi 6e Ax411 Firmware	< 22.120

References

Timeline

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2021-44545?

Improper input validation for some Intel(R) PROSet/Wireless WiFi and Killer(TM) WiFi products may allow an unauthenticated user to potentially enable denial of service via adjacent access.

How severe is CVE-2021-44545?

CVE-2021-44545 has a CVSS score of 6.5/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.46% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2021-44545?

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.

Are you affected by CVE-2021-44545?

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Source: NVD / NIST