# CVE-2021-44545: firmware-nonfree: Improper input validation for some Intel(R) PROSet/Wireless WiFi and Killer(TM) WiFi products may allow an unauthenti...

CVE-2021-44545 is fixed in firmware-nonfree on 1 platform, first by DEBIAN-CVE-2021-44545, released August 18, 2022. It is not reported as exploited. Patch Radar priority: Routine.

- Web page: https://patchblox.com/security/cve/CVE-2021-44545
- Priority: Routine
- CVSS: 6.5 (medium)
- EPSS: 0.0049
- CISA KEV: not listed
- Exploited (vendor report): no
- Publicly disclosed: no
- Published: Aug 18, 2022

## Description

Improper input validation for some Intel(R) PROSet/Wireless WiFi and Killer(TM) WiFi products may allow an unauthenticated user to potentially enable denial of service via adjacent access.

## Where it's fixed

| Platform | Product | Fixed in | Fix | Released |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Linux | firmware-nonfree Debian 12.15 (bookworm) | 20220913-1 | [DEBIAN-CVE-2021-44545](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/linux/debian-cve-2021-44545.md) | Aug 18, 2022 |
| Linux | firmware-nonfree Debian 13.5 (trixie) | 20220913-1 | [DEBIAN-CVE-2021-44545](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/linux/debian-cve-2021-44545.md) | Aug 18, 2022 |
| Linux | firmware-nonfree Debian 14 | 20220913-1 | [DEBIAN-CVE-2021-44545](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/linux/debian-cve-2021-44545.md) | Aug 18, 2022 |

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