Race Condition Vulnerability in Intel PROSet/Wireless WiFi and Killer WiFi Software for Windows
CVE-2024-40887

6MEDIUM

Key Information:

Vendor

Intel
Status
Intel(r) Proset/wireless Wifi And Killer(tm) Wifi Software For Windows
Vendor
CVE Published:
12 February 2025

What is CVE-2024-40887?

A race condition within the Intel PROSet/Wireless WiFi and Killer WiFi software for Windows can be exploited by an unauthenticated user to potentially cause a denial of service. This vulnerability appears in versions prior to 23.80, making it essential for users to update their software to mitigate the risk of exploitation. Detailed insights and guidance on addressing this issue can be found in the advisory available on Intel's official security center.

Affected Version(s)

Intel(R) PROSet/Wireless WiFi and Killer(TM) WiFi software for Windows before version 23.80

References

https://intel.com/content/www/us/en/security-center/advis...

CVSS V4

Score:
6
Severity:
MEDIUM
Confidentiality:
None
Integrity:
None
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Adjacent Network
Attack Complexity:
High
Attack Required:
Physical
Privileges Required:
Undefined
User Interaction:
None

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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