CVE-2022-21140

Name: CVE-2022-21140
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2022-08-18T20:15:09.827+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 5.5/10EPSS 0.20%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2022-21140 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 5.5/10 on the CVSS scale. Improper access control for some Intel(R) PROSet/Wireless WiFi and Killer(TM) WiFi products 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

Improper access control for some Intel(R) PROSet/Wireless WiFi and Killer(TM) WiFi products may allow a privileged user to potentially enable information disclosure via local access.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

5.5/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.20%

10.1th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Intel	Wireless-Ac 9560 Firmware	< 22.120
Intel	Dual Band Wireless-Ac 3165 Firmware	< 22.120
Intel	Dual Band Wireless-Ac 3168 Firmware	< 22.120
Intel	Wireless-Ac 9462 Firmware	< 22.120
Intel	Wireless-Ac 9461 Firmware	< 22.120
Intel	Killer Ac 1550 Firmware	< 3.1122.1105
Intel	Killer Wi-Fi 6 Ax1650 Firmware	< 3.1122.1105
Intel	Dual Band Wireless-Ac 8260 Firmware	< 22.120
Intel	Dual Band Wireless-Ac 8265 Firmware	< 22.120
Intel	Killer Wi-Fi 6e Ax1690 Firmware	< 3.1122.1105
Intel	Killer Wi-Fi 6e Ax1675 Firmware	< 3.1122.1105
Intel	Wireless-Ac 9260 Firmware	< 22.120
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
Intel	Wireless 7265 \(Rev D\) Firmware	< 22.120

References

https://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/security-center/advisory/intel-sa-00621.htmlPatch, Vendor Advisory
https://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/security-center/advisory/intel-sa-00621.htmlPatch, Vendor Advisory

Timeline

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2022-21140?

Improper access control for some Intel(R) PROSet/Wireless WiFi and Killer(TM) WiFi products may allow a privileged user to potentially enable information disclosure via local access.

How severe is CVE-2022-21140?

CVE-2022-21140 has a CVSS score of 5.5/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.20% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2022-21140?

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-2022-21140?

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Source: NVD / NIST