Untrusted search path in Intel products - CVE-2021-0169

Vulnerability identifier: #VU60501

CSH Severity: Low

CVSS v4: 6.8 [CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:H/UI:N/VC:N/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N]

CVE-ID: CVE-2021-0169

CWE-ID: CWE-426

Exploitation vector: Local access

Exploit availability: No public exploit available

The vulnerability allows a local user to escalate privileges on the system.

The vulnerability exists due to uncontrolled search path element in software. A local administrator can enable escalation of privileges.

Intel Wi-Fi 6E AX210
Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX201
Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX200
Intel Wireless-AC 9560
Intel Wireless-AC 9462
Intel Wireless-AC 9461
Intel Wireless-AC 9260
Intel Dual Band Wireless-AC 8265
Intel Dual Band Wireless-AC 8260
Intel Dual Band Wireless-AC 3168
Intel Wireless 7265 (Rev D) Family
Intel Dual Band Wireless-AC 3165
Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX210
Intel Active Management Technology Wireless
Intel PROSet/Wireless WiFi Software for Windows

Install updates from vendor's website.

Intel Active Management Technology Wireless - addressed in versions 11.8.90, 12.0.85, 14.1.60, 15.0.35
Intel PROSet/Wireless WiFi Software for Windows - update to 22.60

• https://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/security-center/advisory/intel-sa-00539.html

• Multiple vulnerabilities in Intel PROSet/Wireless Wi-Fi, AMT Wireless and Killer Wi-Fi Software