high
7.8
CWE
20
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2022-38076: Input Validation

First published: Fri Aug 11 2023(Updated: )

Improper input validation in some Intel(R) PROSet/Wireless WiFi and Killer(TM) WiFi software may allow an authenticated user to potentially enable escalation of privilege via local access.

Credit: secure@intel.com

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
redhat/linux-firmware<20230804
20230804
Intel Killer Wi-Fi<34.22.1163
Intel Proset/Wireless WiFi<22.200
Intel UEFI Firmware<3.2.20.23023
Intel PROSet/Wireless Software for Intel Dual Band Wireless-AC 3165
Intel Dual Band Wireless-AC 3168 Firmware
Intel Dual Band Wireless-AC 8260 Firmware
Intel Dual Band Wireless-AC 8265 Firmware
Intel Killer Wireless-AC 1550
Intel Wireless-AC 9260 Firmware
Intel Wireless-AC 9461
Intel Wireless-AC 9462
Intel Wireless-AC 9560
Intel Wireless 7265 (rev D)
Fedora=37
Fedora=38
Fedora=39
Debian=10.0

Remedy

http://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/security-center/advisory/intel-sa-00766.html

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  • What is CVE-2022-38076?

    CVE-2022-38076 is a vulnerability that involves improper input validation in some Intel(R) PROSet/Wireless WiFi and Killer(TM) WiFi software, which may allow an authenticated user to potentially enable escalation of privilege via local access.

  • Which software is affected by CVE-2022-38076?

    The Intel(R) PROSet/Wireless WiFi software up to version 22.200, Intel(R) Killer(TM) WiFi software up to version 34.22.1163, and Intel Uefi Firmware up to version 3.2.20.23023 are affected by CVE-2022-38076.

  • What is the severity of CVE-2022-38076?

    CVE-2022-38076 has a severity rating of 7.8 (High).

  • How can an authenticated user exploit CVE-2022-38076?

    An authenticated user can potentially enable escalation of privilege via local access through the CVE-2022-38076 vulnerability.

  • Where can I find more information about CVE-2022-38076?

    More information about CVE-2022-38076 can be found on the Intel Security Center advisory page and the Fedora Project mailing list.

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