CVE-2021-23179: intel dual_band_wireless-ac_3165_firmware Out-of-bounds Read
CVSS: 7.1v3.1HighModified
Published 18-08-2022Last modified 05-05-2025
Vulnerability summary
CVE-2021-23179 is a high (CVSS 7.1) Out-of-bounds Read vulnerability in intel dual_band_wireless-ac_3165_firmware. EPSS estimates a 0.21% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 10.9% of scored vulnerabilities.
CVSS score
7.1/10
010
High · v3.1 (CVE.org)EPSS score
0.21%
0%100%
Low · 0.00 pp in 30 daysKEVNot listedIn no KEV catalog
RansomwareNone recordedNo known use recorded
Public exploits0No public exploits recorded
Timeline
- 18-08-2022PublishedVulnerability first disclosed.
- 05-05-2025Last modifiedVulnerability information updated.
Description
Out of bounds read in firmware for some Intel(R) Wireless Bluetooth(R) and Killer(TM) Bluetooth(R) products before version 22.120 may allow a privileged user to potentially enable information disclosure via local access.
CVSS metrics
2 scores · 2 sources · 1 versionHigh 7.1Preferred score · CVE.org (CNA)
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:HSourcesAll 2 agree
- NVDNIST7.1HighCVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:H
EPSS trend
Probability
0.21%
Chance of exploitation in the next 30 days
Percentile
11%
Versus all other CVEs
30-day change
0.00 pp
From 0.21% on 19-09-2026
19-09-202619-10-2026
EPSS score0.21%
Known exploited
Compare KEV catalogsNot in any of the 3 tracked catalogs.
Public exploits
0 foundNo public exploits indexed.
Weaknesses
CWE · root causeAffected systems
Intel18 products
- dual_band_wireless-ac_3165_firmware< 22.120
- dual_band_wireless-ac_3168_firmware< 22.120
- dual_band_wireless-ac_8260_firmware< 22.120
- dual_band_wireless-ac_8265_firmware< 22.120
- killer_wi-fi_6_ax1650_firmware< 22.120
1 vendor · 18 products
References
1 links- www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/security-center/advisory/intel-sa-00628.htmlX Refsource MISCPatchVendor Advisory