Vulnerability · Published Aug 11, 2023 · Assigned by intel
CVE-2022-38076
Low 3.8
In plain English
A low-severity improper input validation in Intel(R) PROSet/Wireless WiFi and Killer(TM) WiFi software. There are no confirmed reports of exploitation so far. The chance it is exploited in the next 30 days is estimated at 0.3% (higher than 18% of all known vulnerabilities). Fixed versions are available - upgrade the affected package.
Severity (CVSS 3.1)3.8Low
Exploit odds (30 days)0.3%top 81.9% of all CVEs
Exploited in the wildNo reportsCISA SSVC: none
Attack toolingNoneno public tooling known
Official description
Improper input validation in some Intel(R) PROSet/Wireless WiFi and Killer(TM) WiFi software may allow an authenticated user to potentially enable escalation of privilege via local access.
Affected packages & fixed versions
| Ecosystem | Package | Fixed in | Advisory |
|---|---|---|---|
| AlmaLinux:9 | iwl100-firmware | 39.31.5.1-140.el9_3 | ALSA-2023:6595 |
| AlmaLinux:9 | iwl1000-firmware | 1:39.31.5.1-140.el9_3 | ALSA-2023:6595 |
| AlmaLinux:9 | iwl105-firmware | 18.168.6.1-140.el9_3 | ALSA-2023:6595 |
| AlmaLinux:9 | iwl135-firmware | 18.168.6.1-140.el9_3 | ALSA-2023:6595 |
| AlmaLinux:9 | iwl2000-firmware | 18.168.6.1-140.el9_3 | ALSA-2023:6595 |
| AlmaLinux:9 | iwl2030-firmware | 18.168.6.1-140.el9_3 | ALSA-2023:6595 |
| AlmaLinux:9 | iwl3160-firmware | 1:25.30.13.0-140.el9_3 | ALSA-2023:6595 |
| AlmaLinux:9 | iwl5000-firmware | 8.83.5.1_1-140.el9_3 | ALSA-2023:6595 |
| AlmaLinux:9 | iwl5150-firmware | 8.24.2.2-140.el9_3 | ALSA-2023:6595 |
| AlmaLinux:9 | iwl6000g2a-firmware | 18.168.6.1-140.el9_3 | ALSA-2023:6595 |
| AlmaLinux:9 | iwl6000g2b-firmware | 18.168.6.1-140.el9_3 | ALSA-2023:6595 |
| AlmaLinux:9 | iwl6050-firmware | 41.28.5.1-140.el9_3 | ALSA-2023:6595 |
| AlmaLinux:9 | iwl7260-firmware | 1:25.30.13.0-140.el9_3 | ALSA-2023:6595 |
| AlmaLinux:9 | libertas-sd8787-firmware | 20230814-140.el9_3 | ALSA-2023:6595 |
| AlmaLinux:9 | linux-firmware | 20230814-140.el9_3 | ALSA-2023:6595 |
| AlmaLinux:9 | linux-firmware-whence | 20230814-140.el9_3 | ALSA-2023:6595 |
| AlmaLinux:9 | netronome-firmware | 20230814-140.el9_3 | ALSA-2023:6595 |
| Debian:12 | firmware-nonfree | no fix listed | DEBIAN-CVE-2022-38076 |
| Debian:13 | firmware-nonfree | 20240610-1 | DEBIAN-CVE-2022-38076 |
| Debian:14 | firmware-nonfree | 20240610-1 | DEBIAN-CVE-2022-38076 |
| Ubuntu:22.04:LTS | linux-firmware | no fix listed | UBUNTU-CVE-2022-38076 |
| Ubuntu:24.04:LTS | linux-firmware | no fix listed | UBUNTU-CVE-2022-38076 |
| Ubuntu:25.10 | linux-firmware | no fix listed | UBUNTU-CVE-2022-38076 |
| Ubuntu:26.04:LTS | linux-firmware | no fix listed | UBUNTU-CVE-2022-38076 |
| Ubuntu:26.10 | linux-firmware | no fix listed | UBUNTU-CVE-2022-38076 |
Affected products (as reported)
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| n/a | Intel(R) PROSet/Wireless WiFi and Killer(TM) WiFi software | See references |
Weakness: CWE-20 · Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:N/I:L/A:N
References
- http://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/security-center/advisory/intel-sa-00766.html
- https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce@lists.fedoraproject.org/message/K24OJT4AVMNND7LBTC2ZDDTE6DJHAKB4/
- https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce@lists.fedoraproject.org/message/HUCYUR4WBTELCRHELISJ3RMZVHKIV5TN/
- https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce@lists.fedoraproject.org/message/Y76A3PLHIQCEPESB4XVBV5SRRXQEZ5JY/
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2023/09/msg00043.html