What is the CVSS score of CVE-2022-21139?

CVE-2022-21139 has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 8.8 (High). CVSS vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:A/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H. EPSS exploitation probability: 0.2%.

Is there a patch available for CVE-2022-21139?

Yes, a patch is available for CVE-2022-21139. Update the affected software to the latest version immediately.

Wireless Ac 9560 Firmware CVE-2022-21139

HIGH

Inadequate Encryption Strength (CWE-326)

2022-08-18 secure@intel.com

Intel Privilege Escalation Wireless Ac 9560 Firmware Wireless Ac 9462 Firmware Wireless Ac 9461 Firmware Wireless Ac 9260 Firmware Proset Wi Fi 6E Ax210 Firmware Wi Fi 6E Ax211 Firmware Wi Fi 6 Ax200 Firmware Wi Fi 6 Ax201 Firmware Wi Fi 6E Ax411 Firmware

8.8

CVSS 3.1 · NVD

Severity by source

NVD PRIMARY

8.8 HIGH

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

Primary rating from NVD · only source for this CVE.

CVSS VectorNVD

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

Attack Vector

Adjacent

Attack Complexity

Low

Privileges Required

None

User Interaction

None

Scope

Unchanged

Confidentiality

High

Integrity

High

Availability

High

Lifecycle Timeline

CVE Published

Aug 18, 2022 - 20:15 nvd

HIGH 8.8

DescriptionNVD

Inadequate encryption strength for some Intel(R) PROSet/Wireless WiFi products may allow an unauthenticated user to potentially enable escalation of privilege via adjacent access.

AnalysisAI

Inadequate encryption strength for some Intel(R) PROSet/Wireless WiFi products may allow an unauthenticated user to potentially enable escalation of privilege via adjacent access. Rated high severity (CVSS 8.8), this vulnerability is no authentication required, low attack complexity.

Technical ContextAI

This vulnerability is classified under CWE-326. Inadequate encryption strength for some Intel(R) PROSet/Wireless WiFi products may allow an unauthenticated user to potentially enable escalation of privilege via adjacent access. Affected products include: Intel Wireless-Ac 9560 Firmware, Intel Wireless-Ac 9462 Firmware, Intel Wireless-Ac 9461 Firmware, Intel Wireless-Ac 9260 Firmware, Intel Proset Wi-Fi 6E Ax210 Firmware.

RemediationAI

A vendor patch is available. Apply the latest security update as soon as possible. Apply vendor patches when available. Implement network segmentation and monitoring as interim mitigations.