CVE-2021-26950: intel dual_band_wireless-ac_3165_firmware Out-of-bounds Read
CVSS: 5.5v3.1MediumModified
Published 18-08-2022Last modified 05-05-2025
Vulnerability summary
CVE-2021-26950 is a medium (CVSS 5.5) Out-of-bounds Read vulnerability in intel dual_band_wireless-ac_3165_firmware. EPSS estimates a 0.19% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 8.6% of scored vulnerabilities.
CVSS score
5.5/10
010
Medium · v3.1 (CVE.org)EPSS score
0.19%
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 an authenticated user to potentially enable denial of service via local access.
CVSS metrics
2 scores · 2 sources · 1 versionMedium 5.5Preferred score · CVE.org (CNA)
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:HSourcesAll 2 agree
- NVDNIST5.5MediumCVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H
EPSS trend
Probability
0.19%
Chance of exploitation in the next 30 days
Percentile
9%
Versus all other CVEs
30-day change
0.00 pp
From 0.19% on 19-09-2026
19-09-202619-10-2026
EPSS score0.19%
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