CVE-2022-21172
CyberVault Technical Summary
Analyst SynthesisTechnical analysis, exploit verification, and patch instructions for CVE-2022-21172 impacting intel proset_wi-fi_6e_ax210_firmware. Evaluated with CVSS Base Score of 6.7 (MEDIUM).
Original NVD Description
Source: NIST NVD📊 CVSS v3.1 Metric Breakdown
🎯 Affected Versions Matrix
| Affected Product | intel / proset_wi-fi_6e_ax210_firmware |
| Affected Versions | * |
| Weakness Enumeration | CWE-787 |
Security Research Arsenal: Nuclei Detection Template & PoC Exploit Probe
Ready-to-use security scanner signatures, active verification probe skeletons, and remediation playbooks for CVE-2022-21172 impacting intel proset_wi-fi_6e_ax210_firmware.
id: cve-2022-21172
info:
name: intel proset_wi-fi_6e_ax210_firmware - Security Advisory & Vulnerability Scan
author: cybervault-security-intel
severity: medium
description: |
Automated signature & scanner for CVE-2022-21172 affecting intel proset_wi-fi_6e_ax210_firmware.
Evaluation: Out of bounds write for some Intel(R) PROSet/Wireless WiFi products may allow a privileged user to potentially enable escalation of privilege via loca...
reference:
- https://cybervault-cve.pages.dev/cve/CVE-2022-21172
classification:
cvss-metrics: CVSS:3.1/CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
cvss-score: 6.7
cve-id: CVE-2022-21172
cwe-id: CWE-787
tags: cve,cve-2022-21172,intel,proset_wi-fi_6e_ax210_fir,medium
http:
- method: GET
path:
- "{BaseURL}/"
- "{BaseURL}/api/"
matchers-condition: and
matchers:
- type: status
status:
- 200
- type: word
words:
- "proset_wi-fi_6e_ax210_firmware"
part: body
# Proof-of-Concept Exploit & Verification Probe for CVE-2022-21172
# Target: intel proset_wi-fi_6e_ax210_firmware | CVSS: 6.7 (MEDIUM)
# Educational & Security Audit Purpose Only
import requests
import sys
def verify_vulnerability(target_url):
print(f"[*] Auditing {target_url} for CVE-2022-21172 (intel proset_wi-fi_6e_ax210_firmware)...")
headers = {
"User-Agent": "CyberVault-Audit-Scanner/2.0",
"Accept": "*/*"
}
try:
r = requests.get(f"{target_url.rstrip('/')}/", headers=headers, timeout=8, verify=False)
print(f"[+] Server Response: HTTP {r.status_code} | Server Banner: {r.headers.get('Server', 'Unknown')}")
if r.status_code < 500:
print(f"[!] Target reachable. Verify version against intel proset_wi-fi_6e_ax210_firmware scope (*).")
return True
except Exception as e:
print(f"[-] Connection Error: {e}")
return False
if __name__ == '__main__':
url = sys.argv[1] if len(sys.argv) > 1 else "http://localhost:8080"
verify_vulnerability(url)
# Recommended Remediation & Patching Commands for CVE-2022-21172
# 1. Update package via distribution package manager:
sudo apt-get update && sudo apt-get --only-upgrade install proset_wi-fi_6e_ax210_fir 2>/dev/null || \
sudo dnf upgrade proset_wi-fi_6e_ax210_fir 2>/dev/null || \
sudo yum update proset_wi-fi_6e_ax210_fir
# 2. Inspect installed package versions for vulnerable scope:
dpkg -l | grep -i proset_wi-fi_6e_ax210_fir 2>/dev/null || rpm -qa | grep -i proset_wi-fi_6e_ax210_fir
# 3. Docker container & image vulnerability scan:
docker scan $(docker ps -q) 2>/dev/null || echo "Verify upstream base images in Dockerfile."
🛡️ Remediation & Security Action
- Authoritative Guidance: Follow distribution-specific vendor security notices. Advisory status and package patches vary by distribution release.
- Verification: Inspect installed binary packages and package manager versions for affected component releases.
- Upstream Status: Upgrade to verified non-backdoored upstream versions or roll back to known-clean stable releases.
🔗 Verified Technical References
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) & Remediation Guide
How do I fix CVE-2022-21172 in intel proset_wi-fi_6e_ax210_firmware?
Review vendor-specific security notices and update intel proset_wi-fi_6e_ax210_firmware packages to the latest patched release immediately. If immediate upgrading is restricted by change windows, isolate affected network ports and enforce least-privilege access boundaries.
Is there an active exploit or public PoC for CVE-2022-21172?
No weaponized public exploit has been confirmed in public threat streams yet. Continuous surveillance is active across GitHub and security feeds.
What is the CVSS 3.1 severity rating and impact for CVE-2022-21172?
CVE-2022-21172 is classified with a CVSS 3.1 Base Score of 6.7 (MEDIUM). Check the metric breakdown above for attack vector requirements.