CVE-2022-21172 is an out-of-bounds write vulnerability affecting specific Intel PROSet/Wireless WiFi products, including various AX210, AX211, and AX411 series. This flaw allows a privileged local user to potentially achieve escalation of privilege. With a CVSS score of 6.7 (Medium), it requires high privileges and local access, but has a high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. Currently, there is no evidence of active exploitation, public exploit code, or significant community discussion surrounding this vulnerability.
| Vendor | Product | Version(s) | CPE |
|---|---|---|---|
< 22.120CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:o:intel:proset_wi-fi_6e_ax210_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
< 22.120CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:o:intel:wi-fi_6e_ax211_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
< 22.120CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:o:intel:wi-fi_6e_ax411_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* |
CVSS version used by this source: 3.1
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
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