Intel PROSet/Wireless WiFi/Killer WiFi on Windows denial of service

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability classified as problematic was found in Intel PROSet, Wireless WiFi and Killer WiFi on Windows. The affected element is an unknown function. Executing a manipulation can lead to denial of service. This vulnerability is tracked as CVE-2021-0165. The attack is only possible within the local network. No exploit exists.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as problematic was found in Intel PROSet, Wireless WiFi and Killer WiFi on Windows (Wireless LAN Software) (version unknown). This vulnerability affects an unknown function. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a denial of service vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-404. The product does not release or incorrectly releases a resource before it is made available for re-use. As an impact it is known to affect availability.

The weakness was disclosed 02/10/2022 as intel-sa-00539. The advisory is available at intel.com. This vulnerability was named CVE-2021-0165 since 10/22/2020. The technical details are unknown and an exploit is not available.

The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 253633 (Linux Distros Unpatched Vulnerability : CVE-2021-0165), which helps to determine the existence of the flaw in a target environment.

There is no information about possible countermeasures known. It may be suggested to replace the affected object with an alternative product.

The vulnerability is also documented in the vulnerability database at Tenable (253633). If you want to get best quality of vulnerability data, you may have to visit VulDB.

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Class: Denial of service
CWE: CWE-404
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Nessus ID: 253633
Nessus Name: Linux Distros Unpatched Vulnerability : CVE-2021-0165

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10/22/2020 🔍
02/10/2022 +476 days 🔍
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08/23/2025 +1290 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: intel.com

Advisory: intel-sa-00539
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2021-0165 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2021-0165
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-192682

Entryinfo

Created: 02/10/2022 10:45
Updated: 08/23/2025 16:02
Changes: 02/10/2022 10:45 (38), 02/13/2022 11:21 (1), 08/23/2025 16:02 (16)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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