CVE-2021-33114
Description
Improper input validation for some Intel(R) PROSet/Wireless WiFi in multiple operating systems and Killer(TM) WiFi in Windows 10 and 11 may allow an authenticated user to potentially enable denial of service via adjacent access.
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Improper input validation in Intel PROSet/Wireless WiFi and Killer WiFi allows authenticated users to cause denial of service via adjacent access.
Vulnerability
Improper input validation vulnerability exists in some Intel(R) PROSet/Wireless WiFi drivers for multiple operating systems and Killer(TM) WiFi drivers for Windows 10 and Windows 11. The issue arises due to insufficient validation of user-supplied input, potentially leading to a denial of service condition. Affected versions are detailed in the Intel advisory [1].
Exploitation
An attacker must be an authenticated user with adjacent network access. The attacker can send specially crafted input to the vulnerable driver, triggering the improper validation and causing a denial of service.
Impact
Successful exploitation allows an authenticated attacker to cause a denial of service, impacting availability of the wireless functionality on the affected system.
Mitigation
Intel has released updates to address this vulnerability. Users should apply the latest driver updates from Intel or their system manufacturer as specified in Intel advisory [1]. No workaround is available.
AI Insight generated on May 25, 2026. Synthesized from this CVE's description and the cited reference URLs; citations are validated against the source bundle.
Affected products
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Patches
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References
1- www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/security-center/advisory/intel-sa-00582.htmlmitrex_refsource_MISC
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