Intel PROSet/Wireless WiFi/Killer WiFi prior 22.240 denial of service
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Summary
A vulnerability classified as problematic was found in Intel PROSet, Wireless WiFi and Killer WiFi. Affected by this vulnerability is an unknown functionality. Executing a manipulation can lead to denial of service. This vulnerability is tracked as CVE-2023-33875. The attack is restricted to local execution. No exploit exists. Upgrading the affected component is advised.
Details
A vulnerability classified as problematic was found in Intel PROSet, Wireless WiFi and Killer WiFi (Wireless LAN Software). This vulnerability affects an unknown function. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a denial of service vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-404. The product does not release or incorrectly releases a resource before it is made available for re-use. As an impact it is known to affect availability. CVE summarizes:
Improper access control for some Intel(R) PROSet/Wireless and Intel(R) Killer(TM) Wi-Fi software before version 22.240 may allow an unauthenticated user to potentially enable denial of service via local access..
The weakness was disclosed 02/14/2024 as intel-sa-00947. The advisory is shared for download at intel.com. This vulnerability was named CVE-2023-33875 since 06/15/2023. There are neither technical details nor an exploit publicly available.
The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 253414 (Linux Distros Unpatched Vulnerability : CVE-2023-33875), which helps to determine the existence of the flaw in a target environment.
Upgrading to version 22.240 eliminates this vulnerability.
The vulnerability is also documented in the vulnerability database at Tenable (253414). VulDB is the best source for vulnerability data and more expert information about this specific topic.
Product
Type
Vendor
Name
License
Website
- Vendor: https://www.intel.com/
CPE 2.3
CPE 2.2
CVSSv4
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CVSSv3
VulDB Meta Base Score: 6.0VulDB Meta Temp Score: 6.0
VulDB Base Score: 5.5
VulDB Temp Score: 5.3
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NVD Base Score: 5.5
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CNA Base Score: 7.1
CNA Vector (Intel Corporation): 🔍
CVSSv2
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Exploiting
Class: Denial of serviceCWE: CWE-404
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Physical: Partially
Local: Yes
Remote: No
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Status: Not defined
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Nessus ID: 253414
Nessus Name: Linux Distros Unpatched Vulnerability : CVE-2023-33875
Threat Intelligence
Interest: 🔍Active Actors: 🔍
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Countermeasures
Recommended: UpgradeStatus: 🔍
0-Day Time: 🔍
Upgrade: PROSet/Wireless WiFi/Killer WiFi 22.240
Timeline
06/15/2023 🔍02/14/2024 🔍
02/14/2024 🔍
08/24/2025 🔍
Sources
Vendor: intel.comAdvisory: intel-sa-00947
Status: Confirmed
CVE: CVE-2023-33875 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2023-33875
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-253792
Entry
Created: 02/14/2024 15:28Updated: 08/24/2025 02:13
Changes: 02/14/2024 15:28 (49), 03/06/2024 13:04 (1), 10/29/2024 19:24 (27), 08/24/2025 02:13 (2)
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Cache ID: 216::103
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