CVE-2021-0075: intel 7265_firmware Out-of-bounds Write
CVSS: 5.5v3.1MediumModified
Published 17-11-2021Last modified 03-08-2024
Vulnerability summary
CVE-2021-0075 is a medium (CVSS 5.5) Out-of-bounds Write vulnerability in intel 7265_firmware. EPSS estimates a 0.22% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 11.5% of scored vulnerabilities.
CVSS score
5.5/10
010
Medium · v3.1 (NVD)EPSS score
0.22%
0%100%
Low · 0.00 pp in 30 daysKEVNot listedIn no KEV catalog
RansomwareNone recordedNo known use recorded
Public exploits0No public exploits recorded
Timeline
- 17-11-2021PublishedVulnerability first disclosed.
- 03-08-2024Last modifiedVulnerability information updated.
Description
Out-of-bounds write in firmware for some Intel(R) PROSet/Wireless WiFi in multiple operating systems and some Killer(TM) WiFi in Windows 10 may allow a privileged user to potentially enable denial of service via local access.
CVSS metrics
2 scores · 1 source · 2 versionsMedium 5.5Preferred score · NVD (NIST)
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:HSourcesSingle source
Low 2.1Preferred score · NVD (NIST)
AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:N/I:N/A:PSourcesSingle source
EPSS trend
Probability
0.22%
Chance of exploitation in the next 30 days
Percentile
12%
Versus all other CVEs
30-day change
0.00 pp
From 0.22% on 19-09-2026
19-09-202619-10-2026
EPSS score0.22%
Known exploited
Compare KEV catalogsNot in any of the 3 tracked catalogs.
Public exploits
0 foundNo public exploits indexed.
Weaknesses
CWE · root causeAffected systems
Intel16 products
- 7265_firmware< 22.40
- 9260_firmwarena
- ac_3165_firmware< 22.40
- ac_3168_firmware< 22.40
- ac_8260_firmware< 22.40
1 vendor · 16 products
References
1 links- www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/security-center/advisory/intel-sa-00509.htmlX Refsource MISCVendor Advisory