high
7.9
CWE
284
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2022-40964

First published: Fri Aug 11 2023(Updated: )

Improper access control for some Intel(R) PROSet/Wireless WiFi and Killer(TM) WiFi software may allow a privileged user to potentially enable escalation of privilege via local access.

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

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Intel Killer<34.22.1163
Intel Proset\/wireless Wifi<22.200
Intel Uefi Firmware<3.2.20.23023
Intel Killer Wi-fi 6 Ax1650i\/s
Intel Killer Wi-fi 6e Ax1675i\/s
Intel Killer Wi-fi 6e Ax1675x\/w
Intel Killer Wi-fi 6e Ax1690i\/s
Intel Killer Wireless-ac 1550i\/s
Intel Wi-fi 6 Ax201
Intel Wi-fi 6e Ax210
Intel Wi-fi 6e Ax211
Intel Wi-fi 6e Ax411
Intel Wireless-ac 9461
Intel Wireless-ac 9462
Intel Wireless-ac 9560
Fedoraproject Fedora=37
Fedoraproject Fedora=38
Fedoraproject Fedora=39
Debian Debian Linux=10.0
redhat/linux-firmware<20230804
20230804

Remedy

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the vulnerability ID for this issue?

    The vulnerability ID for this issue is CVE-2022-40964.

  • What is the description of CVE-2022-40964?

    CVE-2022-40964 is an improper access control vulnerability in some Intel(R) PROSet/Wireless WiFi and Killer(TM) WiFi software that may allow a privileged user to potentially enable escalation of privilege via local access.

  • Which software is affected by CVE-2022-40964?

    CVE-2022-40964 affects Intel(R) PROSet/Wireless WiFi and Killer(TM) WiFi software with versions up to 34.22.1163 for Intel Killer and up to 22.200 for Intel Proset/Wireless Wifi.

  • What is the severity of CVE-2022-40964?

    CVE-2022-40964 has a severity rating of 6.7 (high).

  • How can I fix CVE-2022-40964?

    To fix CVE-2022-40964, it is recommended to update the affected Intel(R) PROSet/Wireless WiFi and Killer(TM) WiFi software to versions that are not vulnerable.

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