CVE-2022-40964 Privilege escalation in Intel(R) PROSet/Wireless WiFi and Killer(TM) WiFi software

What is CVE-2022-40964?

CVE-2022-40964 is a high-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 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.

Weakness: CWE-284

Which versions are affected by CVE-2022-40964?

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-2022-40964?

Apply the vendor's patch.

Is CVE-2022-40964 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2022-40964 in the wild and no public exploit code.

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Sources

• CVE record
• NVD
• OSV
• GitHub advisory
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Also known as BELL-CVE-2022-40964, DEBIAN-CVE-2022-40964, GHSA-2hj4-qrq6-rw3w, UBUNTU-CVE-2022-40964.