CVE-2022-46329: High severity intel killer wi-fi vulnerability
Intel PROSet/Wireless WiFi and Killer WiFi products could allow a local authenticated attacker to gain elevated privileges on the system, caused by protection mechanism failure. By sending a specially crafted request, an attacker could exploit this vulnerability to escalate privileges.
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Protection mechanism failure for some Intel(R) PROSet/Wireless WiFi software may allow a privileged user to potentially enable escalation of privilege via local access.
— MITRE
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2022-46329?
CVE-2022-46329 is a vulnerability in Intel PROSet/Wireless WiFi software that allows a privileged user to potentially enable escalation of privilege via local access.
What is the severity of CVE-2022-46329?
The severity of CVE-2022-46329 is high with a CVSS score of 6.7.
Which software is affected by CVE-2022-46329?
The Intel Killer, Intel Proset/Wireless Wifi, and Intel Uefi Firmware are affected by CVE-2022-46329.
How can CVE-2022-46329 be exploited?
CVE-2022-46329 can be exploited by a privileged user with local access.
Where can I find more information about CVE-2022-46329?
You can find more information about CVE-2022-46329 on the Intel security advisory and the Fedora Project mailing list.