CVE-2021-0167

Description

Improper access control in software for Intel(R) PROSet/Wireless Wi-Fi and Killer(TM) Wi-Fi in Windows 10 and 11 may allow a privileged user to potentially enable escalation of privilege via local access.

6.7

CVSS

Severity: Medium

CVSS 3.1 •

CVSS 2.0 •

EPSS 0.06%

Vendor Advisory intel.com

Affected: n/a Intel(R) PROSet/Wireless Wi-Fi and Killer(TM) Wi-Fi in Windows 10 and 11

References

Link	Tags
https://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/security-center/advisory/intel-sa-00539.html	vendor advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2021-0167?: CVE-2021-0167 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2021-0167?: To fix CVE-2021-0167, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2021-0167 being actively exploited in the wild?: As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2021-0167 is being actively exploited. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~0% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2021-0167?: CVE-2021-0167 affects n/a Intel(R) PROSet/Wireless Wi-Fi and Killer(TM) Wi-Fi in Windows 10 and 11.

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