UBUNTU-CVE-2021-0161

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CVE-2021-0161
Published: 09 Feb 2022, 23:15
Last modified:20 May 2026, 16:04

Vulnerability Summary

Overall Risk (default)
medium
27/100
CVSS Score
6.7 MEDIUM
3.1 (osv_ubuntu)
EPSS Score
No data
KEV
Not listed
Ransomware
No reports
Public exploits
None found
Dark Web
Not detected

Timeline

09 Feb 2022, 23:15
Published
Vulnerability first disclosed
20 May 2026, 16:04
Last Modified
Vulnerability information updated

Description

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

CVSS Metrics

  • v3.1•MEDIUM•Score: 6.7CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Affected Systems

  • ubuntu•linux-firmware

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References (3)