How severe is CVE-2021-0075?

CVE-2021-0075 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity none, and availability high.

Is CVE-2021-0075 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (11th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2021-0075?

CVE-2021-0075 primarily affects Intel Ax210 Firmware. In total, 16 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2021-0075?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-2021-0075 published?

CVE-2021-0075 was published on 2021-11-17 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2021-0075

CVE-2021-0075 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Intel Ax210 Firmware with a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.5. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-787.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 5.5)
CVSS v2: 2.1
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (11th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-787
Affected product: Intel Ax210 Firmware
Published: 2021-11-17
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Out-of-bounds write in firmware for some Intel(R) PROSet/Wireless WiFi in multiple operating systems and some Killer(TM) WiFi in Windows 10 may allow a privileged user to potentially enable denial of service via local access.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2021-0075?: Out-of-bounds write in firmware for some Intel(R) PROSet/Wireless WiFi in multiple operating systems and some Killer(TM) WiFi in Windows 10 may allow a privileged user to potentially enable denial of service via local access.
How severe is CVE-2021-0075?: CVE-2021-0075 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity none, and availability high.
Is CVE-2021-0075 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (11th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2021-0075?: CVE-2021-0075 primarily affects Intel Ax210 Firmware. In total, 16 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2021-0075?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2021-0075 published?: CVE-2021-0075 was published on 2021-11-17 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/security-center/advisory/intel-sa-00509.html

Affected products (16)

cpe:2.3:o:intel:ax210_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:intel:ax201_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:intel:ax200_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:intel:ac_9560_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:intel:ac_9462_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:intel:ac_9461_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:intel:9260_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:intel:ac_9260_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:intel:ac_8265_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:intel:ac_8260_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:intel:ac_3168_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:intel:7265_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:intel:ac_3165_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:intel:ax1675_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:intel:ax1650_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:intel:ac1550_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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