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CVE-2021-0169

MediumCVSS 6.7/10Last modified Jun 17, 2026

Description

Uncontrolled Search Path Element in software for Intel(R) PROSet/Wireless Wi-Fi in Windows 10 and 11 may allow a privileged user to potentially enable escalation of privilege via local access.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1 6.7/10CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Weakness enumeration

Affected software

Vendor	Product	Versions
n/a	Intel(R) PROSet/Wireless Wi-Fi in Windows 10 and 11	See references

References

Timeline

Published: Feb 9, 2022
Last modified: Jun 17, 2026
NVD status: Modified

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CVE-2021-0169: Medium severity, CVSS 6.7 | Vulnix