CVE-2021-0162 describes an improper input validation vulnerability in Intel PROSet/Wireless Wi-Fi and Killer Wi-Fi software for Windows 10 and 11. This flaw allows an unauthenticated attacker with adjacent network access to potentially achieve escalation of privilege. Rated 8.8 HIGH on CVSS, the vulnerability presents a significant risk due to its low attack complexity and the potential for high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. Currently, there is no evidence of active exploitation, public exploit code (Metasploit, Nuclei, ExploitDB), or significant community discussion surrounding this CVE.
| Vendor | Product | Version(s) | CPE |
|---|---|---|---|
< 11.8.90CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:o:intel:amt_ac_8260_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
< 11.8.90CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:o:intel:amt_ac_8265_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
< 12.0.85CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:o:intel:amt_ac_9260_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
< 12.0.85CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:o:intel:amt_ac_9560_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
< 12.0.85CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:o:intel:amt_wi-fi_6_ax200_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* |
CVSS version used by this source: 3.1
CVSS:3.1/AV:A/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
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