Improper Initialization in Intel products - CVE-2021-23223

Vulnerability identifier: #VU66428

CSH Severity: Low

CVSS v4: 8.4 [CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:H/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N]

CVE-ID: CVE-2021-23223

CWE-ID: CWE-665

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 improper initialization. A local administrator can run a specially crafted application to execute arbitrary code with escalated privileges on the system.

Killer Wi-Fi 6E AX1690
Killer Wi-Fi 6E AX1675
Intel Wi-Fi 6E AX411
Intel Wi-Fi 6E AX211
Intel Wi-Fi 6E AX210

Install updates from vendor's website.

Killer Wi-Fi 6E AX1690 - update to 3.1122.1105
Killer Wi-Fi 6E AX1675 - update to 3.1122.1105
Intel Wi-Fi 6E AX411 - update to 22.120
Intel Wi-Fi 6E AX211 - update to 22.120
Intel Wi-Fi 6E AX210 - update to 22.120

• https://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/security-center/advisory/intel-sa-00621.html

• Multiple vulnerabilities in Intel PROSet/Wireless WiFi and Killer WiFi