CVE-2021-23223: intel killer_wi-fi_6e_ax1675_firmware Improper Initialization
CVSS: 7.8v3.1HighModified
AliasesDEBIAN-CVE-2021-23223
Published 18-08-2022Last modified 05-05-2025
Vulnerability summary
CVE-2021-23223 is a high (CVSS 7.8) Improper Initialization vulnerability in intel killer_wi-fi_6e_ax1675_firmware. EPSS estimates a 0.27% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 18.2% of scored vulnerabilities.
CVSS score
7.8/10
010
High · v3.1 (CVE.org)EPSS score
0.27%
0%100%
Low · 0.00 pp in 30 daysKEVNot listedIn no KEV catalog
RansomwareNone recordedNo known use recorded
Public exploits0No public exploits recorded
Advisory lineage
Upstream 0 · Downstream 1Timeline
- 18-08-2022PublishedVulnerability first disclosed.
- 05-05-2025Last modifiedVulnerability information updated.
Description
Improper initialization for some Intel(R) PROSet/Wireless WiFi and Killer(TM) WiFi products may allow a privileged user to potentially enable escalation of privilege via local access.
CVSS metrics
3 scores · 3 sources · 1 versionHigh 7.8Preferred score · CVE.org (CNA)
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:HSourcesAll 3 agree
- OSV · DebianEcosystem advisory · calculated7.8HighCVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
- NVDNIST7.8HighCVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
EPSS trend
Probability
0.27%
Chance of exploitation in the next 30 days
Percentile
18%
Versus all other CVEs
30-day change
0.00 pp
From 0.27% on 20-09-2026
20-09-202620-10-2026
EPSS score0.27%
Known exploited
Compare KEV catalogsNot in any of the 3 tracked catalogs.
Public exploits
0 foundNo public exploits indexed.
Weaknesses
CWE · root causeAffected systems
Intel5 products
- killer_wi-fi_6e_ax1675_firmware< 3.1122.1105
- killer_wi-fi_6e_ax1690_firmware< 3.1122.1105
- proset_wi-fi_6e_ax210_firmware< 22.120
- wi-fi_6e_ax211_firmware< 22.120
- wi-fi_6e_ax411_firmware< 22.120
Debian1 product
- firmware-nonfree< 20220913-1
2 vendors · 6 products
