#VU79501 Improper access control in Intel products - CVE-2022-27635

Vulnerability identifier: #VU79501

Vulnerability risk: Low

CVSSv4.0: 5.8 [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-2022-27635

CWE-ID: CWE-284

Exploitation vector: Local

Exploit availability: No

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

Vendor: Intel

Description

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.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Wi-Fi 6 AX2011: before 22.200

Wi-Fi 6E AX4111: before 22.200

Wi-Fi 6E AX2111: before 22.200

Wi-Fi 6E AX2102: before 22.200

Wireless-AC 95601: before 22.200

Wireless-AC 94621: before 22.200

Wireless-AC 9461: before 22.200

Killer Wireless-AC 1550i/s1: before 3.2.20.23023

Killer Wi-Fi 6E AX1690i/s1: before 3.2.20.23023

Killer Wi-Fi 6E AX1675x/w2: before 3.2.20.23023

Killer Wi-Fi 6E AX1675i/s1: before 3.2.20.23023

Killer Wi-Fi 6 AX1650i/s: before 3.2.20.23023

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External links
https://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/security-center/advisory/intel-sa-00766.html

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Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

No. This vulnerability can be exploited locally. The attacker should have authentication credentials and successfully authenticate on the system.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.