What is the severity of CVE-2022-33973?

CVE-2022-33973 has a medium severity rating due to improper access control allowing information disclosure.

Who is affected by CVE-2022-33973?

CVE-2022-33973 affects versions of Intel WAPI Security software for Windows 10/11 prior to version 22.2150.0.1.

How do I fix CVE-2022-33973?

To fix CVE-2022-33973, update the Intel WAPI Security software to version 22.2150.0.1 or later.

Can local access exploit CVE-2022-33973?

Yes, local access can potentially exploit CVE-2022-33973 to enable information disclosure.

Is CVE-2022-33973 relevant for all Windows versions?

No, CVE-2022-33973 is specifically relevant for Windows 10 and Windows 11 with the vulnerable Intel software.

Vulnerability/
CVE-2022-33973

low

3.3

CWE

922

11/11/2022

29/1/2025

CVE-2022-33973

First published: Fri Nov 11 2022(Updated: )

Improper access control in the Intel(R) WAPI Security software for Windows 10/11 before version 22.2150.0.1 may allow an authenticated user to potentially enable information disclosure via local access.

Credit: secure@intel.com secure@intel.com

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
Intel wlan authentication and privacy infrastructure	<22.2150.0.1
Microsoft Windows 10
Microsoft Windows 11
All of
Intel wlan authentication and privacy infrastructure	<22.2150.0.1
Any of
Microsoft Windows 10
Microsoft Windows 11

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https://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/security-center/advisory/intel-sa-00720.html

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2022-33973?
CVE-2022-33973 has a medium severity rating due to improper access control allowing information disclosure.
Who is affected by CVE-2022-33973?
CVE-2022-33973 affects versions of Intel WAPI Security software for Windows 10/11 prior to version 22.2150.0.1.
How do I fix CVE-2022-33973?
To fix CVE-2022-33973, update the Intel WAPI Security software to version 22.2150.0.1 or later.
Can local access exploit CVE-2022-33973?
Yes, local access can potentially exploit CVE-2022-33973 to enable information disclosure.
Is CVE-2022-33973 relevant for all Windows versions?
No, CVE-2022-33973 is specifically relevant for Windows 10 and Windows 11 with the vulnerable Intel software.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2022-33973?
CVE-2022-33973 has a medium severity rating due to improper access control allowing information disclosure.
Who is affected by CVE-2022-33973?
CVE-2022-33973 affects versions of Intel WAPI Security software for Windows 10/11 prior to version 22.2150.0.1.
How do I fix CVE-2022-33973?
To fix CVE-2022-33973, update the Intel WAPI Security software to version 22.2150.0.1 or later.
Can local access exploit CVE-2022-33973?
Yes, local access can potentially exploit CVE-2022-33973 to enable information disclosure.
Is CVE-2022-33973 relevant for all Windows versions?
No, CVE-2022-33973 is specifically relevant for Windows 10 and Windows 11 with the vulnerable Intel software.