CVE-2022-40964
Description
An improper access control flaw was found in some Intel(R) PROSet/Wireless WiFi and Killer(TM) WiFi software that may allow a privileged user to enable escalation of privilege via local access.
Statement
Please contact your OEM support group to obtain the correct driver version.
Mitigation
UEFI firmware to version 3.2.20.23023 (includes versions 2.2.20.23023 and 1.2.20.23023)or later.
Common Vulnerability Scoring System (CVSS) Score Details
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CVSS scores for open source components depend on vendor-specific factors (e.g. version or build chain). Therefore, Red Hat's score and impact rating can be different from NVD and other vendors. Red Hat remains the authoritative CVE Naming Authority (CNA) source for its products and services (see Red Hat classifications).
CVSS v3 Score Breakdown
| Red Hat | NVD | cve.org | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Base Score | 7.9 | 6.7 | 7.9 |
| Attack Vector | Local | Local | Local |
| Attack Complexity | Low | Low | Low |
| Privileges Required | High | High | High |
| User Interaction | None | None | None |
| Scope | Changed | Unchanged | Changed |
| Confidentiality | None | High | None |
| Integrity Impact | High | High | High |
| Availability Impact | High | High | High |
Vector
Red Hat: CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:C/C:N/I:H/A:H
NVD: CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
cve.org: CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:C/C:N/I:H/A:H
Red Hat CVSS v3 Score Explanation
CVSS is based on Intel advisory
Understanding the Weakness (CWE)
Other
Technical Impact: Varies by Context
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