Improper Access Control Affecting linux-firmware package, versions <0:20200421-83.git78c0348.el7_9


Severity

Recommended
0.0
high
0
10

Based on CentOS security rating.

Threat Intelligence

EPSS
0.05% (16th percentile)

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  • Snyk IDSNYK-CENTOS7-LINUXFIRMWARE-5904925
  • published18 Sept 2023
  • disclosed8 Aug 2023

Introduced: 8 Aug 2023

CVE-2022-40964  (opens in a new tab)
CWE-284  (opens in a new tab)

How to fix?

Upgrade Centos:7 linux-firmware to version 0:20200421-83.git78c0348.el7_9 or higher.

NVD Description

Note: Versions mentioned in the description apply only to the upstream linux-firmware package and not the linux-firmware package as distributed by Centos. See How to fix? for Centos:7 relevant fixed versions and status.

Improper access control for some Intel(R) PROSet/Wireless WiFi and Killer(TM) WiFi software may allow a privileged user to potentially enable escalation of privilege via local access.

CVSS Scores

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