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CVE-2021-0076: 
Linux openSUSE vulnerability analysis and mitigation

Overview

A vulnerability identified as CVE-2021-0076 affects Intel(R) PROSet/Wireless Wi-Fi firmware in multiple operating systems and some Killer(TM) Wi-Fi in Windows 10 and 11. The vulnerability was discovered and assigned on October 22, 2020, and involves improper validation of specified index, position, or offset in input (NVD).

Technical details

The vulnerability is classified as CWE-20 (Improper Input Validation) with a CVSS v3.1 base score of 5.5 (MEDIUM) and vector string CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H. The CVSS v2.0 base score is 2.1 (LOW) with vector string (AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:N/I:N/A:P) (NVD).

Impact

The vulnerability can lead to denial of service conditions when successfully exploited. The impact is limited to availability, with no direct effect on confidentiality or integrity of the affected systems (NVD).

Mitigation and workarounds

Intel has released firmware updates to address this vulnerability. The fixes are available through Intel's security advisory INTEL-SA-00539. Multiple firmware versions have been updated, including various Intel PROSet/Wireless Wi-Fi and Killer Wi-Fi products (Intel Advisory).

Additional resources

Source: This report was generated using AI

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