CVE-2022-21140 — MEDIUM (5.5)

Q: What is CVE-2022-21140?

CVE-2022-21140 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.5 (MEDIUM). 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.

Q: How severe is CVE-2022-21140?

CVE-2022-21140 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 5.5/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Q: Is there a patch for CVE-2022-21140?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Intel Wireless-Ac 9560 Firmware, Intel Wireless-Ac 9560, Intel Dual Band Wireless-Ac 3165 Firmware, Intel Dual Band Wireless-Ac 3165, Intel Dual Band Wireless-Ac 3168 Firmware.

Vulnerability 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.

CVSS Score

5.5

MEDIUM

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

Attack Vector

LOCAL

Attack Complexity

LOW

Privileges Required

LOW

User Interaction

NONE

Scope

UNCHANGED

Confidentiality

HIGH

Integrity

NONE

Availability

NONE

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
Intel	Wireless-Ac 9560 Firmware	< 22.120
Intel	Wireless-Ac 9560	-
Intel	Dual Band Wireless-Ac 3165 Firmware	< 22.120
Intel	Dual Band Wireless-Ac 3165	-
Intel	Dual Band Wireless-Ac 3168 Firmware	< 22.120
Intel	Dual Band Wireless-Ac 3168	-
Intel	Wireless-Ac 9462 Firmware	< 22.120
Intel	Wireless-Ac 9462	-
Intel	Wireless-Ac 9461 Firmware	< 22.120
Intel	Wireless-Ac 9461	-
Intel	Killer Ac 1550 Firmware	< 3.1122.1105
Intel	Killer Ac 1550	-
Intel	Killer Wi-Fi 6 Ax1650 Firmware	< 3.1122.1105
Intel	Killer Wi-Fi 6 Ax1650	-
Intel	Dual Band Wireless-Ac 8260 Firmware	< 22.120
Intel	Dual Band Wireless-Ac 8260	-
Intel	Dual Band Wireless-Ac 8265 Firmware	< 22.120
Intel	Dual Band Wireless-Ac 8265	-
Intel	Killer Wi-Fi 6E Ax1690 Firmware	< 3.1122.1105
Intel	Killer Wi-Fi 6E Ax1690	-

References

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

FAQ

What is CVE-2022-21140?

CVE-2022-21140 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.5 (MEDIUM). 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 been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 5.5/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2022-21140?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Intel Wireless-Ac 9560 Firmware, Intel Wireless-Ac 9560, Intel Dual Band Wireless-Ac 3165 Firmware, Intel Dual Band Wireless-Ac 3165, Intel Dual Band Wireless-Ac 3168 Firmware.