CVE-2022-21160

Name: CVE-2022-21160
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2022-08-18T20:15:09.957+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7.5/10EPSS 0.74%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2022-21160 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.5/10 on the CVSS scale. Improper buffer restrictions for some Intel(R) PROSet/Wireless WiFi products may allow an unauthenticated user to potentially enable denial of service via network access.. EPSS estimates a 0.74% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Improper buffer restrictions for some Intel(R) PROSet/Wireless WiFi products may allow an unauthenticated user to potentially enable denial of service via network access.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

7.5/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.74%

49.9th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
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	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

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-2022-21160?

Improper buffer restrictions for some Intel(R) PROSet/Wireless WiFi products may allow an unauthenticated user to potentially enable denial of service via network access.

How severe is CVE-2022-21160?

CVE-2022-21160 has a CVSS score of 7.5/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.74% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2022-21160?

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-2022-21160?

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Source: NVD / NIST