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HIGH · 7.8

CVE-2021-0164

Improper access control in firmware for Intel(R) PROSet/Wireless Wi-Fi in multiple operating systems and Killer(TM) Wi-Fi in Windows 10 and 11 may allow an unauthenticated user to potentially enable e...

Vulnerability Description

Improper access control in firmware for Intel(R) PROSet/Wireless Wi-Fi in multiple operating systems and Killer(TM) Wi-Fi in Windows 10 and 11 may allow an unauthenticated user to potentially enable escalation of privilege via local access.

CVSS Score

7.8

HIGH

CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Attack Vector
LOCAL
Attack Complexity
LOW
Privileges Required
LOW
User Interaction
NONE
Scope
UNCHANGED
Confidentiality
HIGH
Integrity
HIGH
Availability
HIGH

Affected Products

VendorProductVersions
IntelAmt Ac 8260 Firmware< 11.8.90
IntelAmt Ac 8260-
IntelAmt Ac 8265 Firmware< 11.8.90
IntelAmt Ac 8265-
IntelAmt Ac 9260 Firmware< 12.0.85
IntelAmt Ac 9260-
IntelAmt Ac 9560 Firmware< 12.0.85
IntelAmt Ac 9560-
IntelAmt Wi-Fi 6 Ax200 Firmware< 12.0.85
IntelAmt Wi-Fi 6 Ax200-
IntelAmt Wi-Fi 6 Ax201 Firmware>= 14.0.0, < 14.1.60
IntelAmt Wi-Fi 6 Ax201-
IntelAmt Wi-Fi 6 Ax210 Firmware< 15.0.35
IntelAmt Wi-Fi 6 Ax210-
IntelProset Ac 3165 Firmware< 22.60
IntelProset Ac 3165-
IntelProset Ac 3168 Firmware< 22.60
IntelProset Ac 3168-
IntelProset Ac 8260 Firmware< 22.60
IntelProset Ac 8260-

References

FAQ

What is CVE-2021-0164?

CVE-2021-0164 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.8 (HIGH). Improper access control in firmware for Intel(R) PROSet/Wireless Wi-Fi in multiple operating systems and Killer(TM) Wi-Fi in Windows 10 and 11 may allow an unauthenticated user to potentially enable e...

How severe is CVE-2021-0164?

CVE-2021-0164 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.8/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2021-0164?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Intel Amt Ac 8260 Firmware, Intel Amt Ac 8260, Intel Amt Ac 8265 Firmware, Intel Amt Ac 8265, Intel Amt Ac 9260 Firmware.