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CVE-2022-21181: Improper input validation for some Intel(R) PROSet/Wireless WiFi and Killer(TM) WiFi products may allow a p...

Improper input validation for some Intel(R) PROSet/Wireless WiFi and Killer(TM) WiFi products may allow a privileged user to potentially enable escalation of privilege via local access.

HighCVSS 7.8Not KEV-listedUpdated
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Security readout for executives and security teams

Plain-English summary

This vulnerability affects some Intel PROSet/Wireless WiFi and Killer WiFi products. A user with local access and low privileges could potentially gain higher privileges on the system. The issue is local, not remotely exploitable from the network based on the supplied CVSS vector.

Executive priority

Treat as high priority for endpoint patching, especially on laptops and systems with multiple local users. It is not presented as internet-routable, but it can increase attacker impact after initial access.

Technical view

CVE-2022-21181 is CWE-20 improper input validation in affected Intel wireless software or firmware products. CVSS 3.1 is 7.8: AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H, indicating low-complexity local privilege escalation with high confidentiality, integrity, and availability impact.

Likely exposure

Most relevant exposure is endpoint or server systems using affected Intel PROSet/Wireless WiFi or Killer WiFi components. Debian LTS also published firmware-nonfree security updates referencing this issue for Linux 5.10 environments.

Exploitation context

The provided sources do not show active exploitation, and CISA KEV is false. Exploitation requires local access and some privileges, so the main risk is post-compromise privilege escalation on affected devices.

Researcher notes

The public bundle names the vulnerability class and CVSS vector but leaves exact affected versions to references. Validate exposure through vendor advisory matching rather than product-name assumptions. No exploit details or active exploitation evidence were provided.

Mitigation direction

  • Review Intel SA-00621 for affected products and fixed versions.
  • Apply vendor-provided Intel wireless software, driver, or firmware updates.
  • For Debian LTS, apply the firmware-nonfree update from DLA 3380-1.
  • Prioritize systems where local users or compromised accounts exist.
  • Monitor vendor advisories for any revised affected-version guidance.

Validation and detection

  • Inventory systems using Intel PROSet/Wireless WiFi or Killer WiFi products.
  • Compare installed driver, software, and firmware versions with Intel SA-00621.
  • Check Debian hosts for firmware-nonfree package updates from DLA 3380-1.
  • Verify endpoint management reports show the updated packages deployed.
  • Review local account exposure on affected systems.
Prepared
Confidence
medium
Sources
4

Public sources used

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Potential ATT&CK relevance

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Vulnerability profileCVE Program record
Severity
High
CVSS
7.8 (3.1)
Known Exploited
No
Published

Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Official CVE source material

CNA and ADP enrichment extracted from CVE v5

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1CVSS vectors
0Timeline events
0ADP providers
3Source links

CVSS vector scores

1 official score

We collect every scored CVSS vector available in the official CNA and ADP containers. When more than one version is present, the table keeps the source vectors side by side instead of collapsing them into the highest score.

ScoreVersionSeverityVectorExploitImpactSource
7.8CVSS 3.1HighCVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H1.85.9Primary CVE score

Vulnerability scoring details

Base CVSS 3.1 score

7.8High
CVSS 3.1 vector shape for CVE-2022-21181Attack VectorAttack ComplexityPrivileges RequiredUser InteractionScopeConfidentiality ImpactIntegrity ImpactAvailability Impact

Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Attack Vector
NetworkAdjacentLocalPhysical
Attack Complexity
LowHigh
Privileges Required
NoneLowHigh
User Interaction
NoneRequired
Scope
ChangedUnchanged
Confidentiality Impact
HighLowNone
Integrity Impact
HighLowNone
Availability Impact
HighLowNone

Source materials

Affected products

Products and packages named in the record

VendorProductVersion / packageStatus
n/aIntel(R) PROSet/Wireless WiFi and Killer(TM) WiFi productsSee referencesListed
Weakness

CWE details

CWE-20

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Improper Input Validation

Improper Input Validation represents a recurring weakness pattern that can create exploitable paths when design, validation, or implementation controls are missing.

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