#VU79502 Improper access control in Intel products - CVE-2022-40964

Vulnerability identifier: #VU79502

Vulnerability risk: Low

CVSSv4.0: CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear

CVE-ID: CVE-2022-40964

CWE-ID: CWE-284

Exploitation vector: Local access

Exploit availability: No public exploit available

Vulnerable software:
Wi-Fi 6 AX2011
Wi-Fi 6E AX4111
Wi-Fi 6E AX2111
Wi-Fi 6E AX2102
Wireless-AC 95601
Wireless-AC 94621
Wireless-AC 9461
Killer Wireless-AC 1550i/s1
Killer Wi-Fi 6E AX1690i/s1
Killer Wi-Fi 6E AX1675x/w2
Killer Wi-Fi 6E AX1675i/s1
Killer Wi-Fi 6 AX1650i/s

Software vendor:
Intel

The vulnerability allows a local user to escalate privileges on the system.

The vulnerability exists due to improper access restrictions. A local user can bypass implemented security restrictions and execute arbitrary code with elevated privileges.

Install updates from vendor's website.

• http://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/security-center/advisory/intel-sa-00766.html