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Vulnerability DatabaseCVE-2022-32644
CVE-2022-32644:
NixOS vulnerability analysis and mitigation
Overview
CVE-2022-32644 affects Intel(R) PROSet/Wireless and Intel(R) Killer(TM) Wi-Fi software before version 22.240. The vulnerability involves a race condition in the vow component that could lead to a use-after-free condition (MediaTek Bulletin).
Technical details
The vulnerability is classified as a medium severity improper synchronization issue (CWE-662). The vulnerability exists due to a race condition that can result in a use-after-free scenario. This could potentially be exploited when system execution privileges are available (MediaTek Bulletin).
Impact
The vulnerability could lead to local escalation of privilege with System execution privileges required. No user interaction is needed for exploitation (MediaTek Bulletin).
Mitigation and workarounds
The vulnerability was addressed in version 22.240 of Intel(R) PROSet/Wireless and Intel(R) Killer(TM) Wi-Fi software. Users are advised to upgrade to this version or later to mitigate the vulnerability (MediaTek Bulletin).
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Source: This report was generated using AI
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