How severe is CVE-2021-23179?

CVE-2021-23179 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.1, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability high.

Is CVE-2021-23179 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (10th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2021-23179?

CVE-2021-23179 primarily affects Intel Wi-fi 6 Ax411 Firmware. In total, 18 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2021-23179?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

When was CVE-2021-23179 published?

CVE-2021-23179 was published on 2022-08-18 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2021-23179

CVE-2021-23179 is a high-severity vulnerability in Intel Wi-fi 6 Ax411 Firmware with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.1. 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-125.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.1)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (10th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-125
Affected product: Intel Wi-fi 6 Ax411 Firmware
Published: 2022-08-18
Last modified: 2026-06-17

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 a privileged user to potentially enable information disclosure via local access.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2021-23179?: 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 a privileged user to potentially enable information disclosure via local access.
How severe is CVE-2021-23179?: CVE-2021-23179 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.1, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability high.
Is CVE-2021-23179 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (10th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2021-23179?: CVE-2021-23179 primarily affects Intel Wi-fi 6 Ax411 Firmware. In total, 18 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2021-23179?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2021-23179 published?: CVE-2021-23179 was published on 2022-08-18 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/security-center/advisory/intel-sa-00628.html

Affected products (18)

cpe:2.3:o:intel:wi-fi_6_ax411_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:intel:wi-fi_6_ax211_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:intel:wi-fi_6_ax210_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:intel:wi-fi_6_ax201_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:intel:wi-fi_6_ax200_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:intel:wireless-ac_9560_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:intel:wireless-ac_9462_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:intel:wireless-ac_9461_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:intel:wireless-ac_9260_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:intel:dual_band_wireless-ac_8265_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:intel:dual_band_wireless-ac_8260_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:intel:dual_band_wireless-ac_3168_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:intel:wireless_7265_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:intel:dual_band_wireless-ac_3165_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:intel:killer_wi-fi_6e_ax1690_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:intel:killer_wi-fi_6e_ax1675_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:intel:killer_wi-fi_6_ax1650_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:intel:killer_wireless-ac_1550_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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