CVE-2022-38076 Privilege escalation in Intel(R) PROSet/Wireless WiFi and Killer(TM) WiFi software
An authenticated local attacker can escalate privileges due to improper input validation in Intel PROSet/Wireless and Killer WiFi software.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Any signed-in user
- Attackable
- Local or same network only
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- Available
What is CVE-2022-38076?
CVE-2022-38076 is a low-severity vulnerability in Debian Debian Linux, published on 11 Aug 2023. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.
Official description
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.
Weakness: CWE-20
Which versions are affected by CVE-2022-38076?
It affects 5 products.
Products include Debian Debian Linux, Fedoraproject Fedora, Intel Killer, Intel Proset\/Wireless Wifi, Intel Uefi Firmware.
How do I fix CVE-2022-38076?
Apply the vendor's patch.
Is CVE-2022-38076 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2022-38076 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Debian Debian Linux
Sources
Also known as BELL-CVE-2022-38076, CLSA-2024-1718899761, CLSA-2024-1718900452, CLSA-2024-1721124351, CLSA-2024-1734532539, CLSA-2024-1735127885 and 3 more.