CVE-2023-28714 Privilege escalation in Intel(R) PROSet/Wireless WiFi software for Windows

High 8.2 Published 11 Aug 2023 Updated 17 Oct 2024

A local privileged user can escalate privileges due to improper access control in Intel PROSet/Wireless WiFi software for Windows.

Exploited in the wild: Not known
Login needed: An administrator
Attackable: Local or same network only
Victim action needed: Not needed
Fix: None listed

What is CVE-2023-28714?

CVE-2023-28714 is a high-severity vulnerability in Intel Proset\/Wireless Wifi, 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 in firmware for some Intel(R) PROSet/Wireless WiFi software for Windows before version 22.220 HF (Hot Fix) may allow a privileged user to potentially enable escalation of privilege via local access.

Weakness: CWE-863, CWE-284

Which versions are affected by CVE-2023-28714?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Intel Proset\/Wireless Wifi.

How do I fix CVE-2023-28714?

No fix has been published for CVE-2023-28714 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Is CVE-2023-28714 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2023-28714 in the wild and no public exploit code.

All Intel Proset\/Wireless Wifi vulnerabilities

Sources

Also known as GHSA-6p5j-fmww-gq26.