#VU96260 Input validation error in Intel PROSet/Wireless WiFi Software for Windows - CVE-2023-38654

Vulnerability identifier: #VU96260

Vulnerability risk: Medium

CVSSv4.0: 4.3 [CVSS:4.0/AV:A/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:A/VC:N/VI:N/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Green]

CVE-ID: CVE-2023-38654

CWE-ID: CWE-20

Exploitation vector: Local network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
Intel PROSet/Wireless WiFi Software for Windows
Hardware solutions / Drivers

Vendor: Intel

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to perform a denial of service (DoS) attack.

The vulnerability exists due to insufficient validation of user-supplied input. A remote attacker on the local network can send specially crafted packets to the system and perform a denial of service (DoS) attack.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Intel PROSet/Wireless WiFi Software for Windows: before 23.20

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External links
https://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/security-center/advisory/intel-sa-01039.html

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Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the local network (LAN).

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

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