CVE-2022-46329: debian debian_linux Protection Mechanism Failure
CVSS: 8.2v3.1HighModified
AliasesRHSA-2024:0577RHSA-2024:2583DEBIAN-CVE-2022-46329
Published 11-08-2023Last modified 13-02-2025
Vulnerability summary
CVE-2022-46329 is a high (CVSS 8.2) Protection Mechanism Failure vulnerability in debian debian_linux. EPSS estimates a 0.28% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 18.8% of scored vulnerabilities.
CVSS score
8.2/10
010
High · v3.1 (CVE.org)EPSS score
0.28%
0%100%
Low · 0.00 pp in 30 daysKEVNot listedIn no KEV catalog
RansomwareNone recordedNo known use recorded
Public exploits0No public exploits recorded
Advisory lineage
Upstream 0 · Downstream 8Timeline
- 11-08-2023PublishedVulnerability first disclosed.
- 13-02-2025Last modifiedVulnerability information updated.
Description
Protection mechanism failure for some Intel(R) PROSet/Wireless WiFi software may allow a privileged user to potentially enable escalation of privilege via local access.
CVSS metrics
4 scores · 4 sources · 1 versionHigh 8.2Preferred score · CVE.org (CNA)
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:HSources4 sources · 6.7–8.2
- OSV · Red hatEcosystem advisory · calculated8.2HighCVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H
- OSV · DebianEcosystem advisory · calculated6.7MediumCVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:HDiffers
- NVDNIST6.7MediumCVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:HDiffers
EPSS trend
Probability
0.28%
Chance of exploitation in the next 30 days
Percentile
19%
Versus all other CVEs
30-day change
0.00 pp
From 0.28% on 20-09-2026
20-09-202620-10-2026
EPSS score0.28%
Known exploited
Compare KEV catalogsNot in any of the 3 tracked catalogs.
Public exploits
0 foundNo public exploits indexed.
Weaknesses
CWE · root causeAffected systems
Redhat21 products
- iwl100-firmware< 0:39.31.5.1-106.el8_4.1 | < 0:39.31.5.1-118.el8_8.1
- iwl1000-firmware< 1:39.31.5.1-106.el8_4.1 | < 1:39.31.5.1-118.el8_8.1
- iwl105-firmware< 0:18.168.6.1-106.el8_4.1 | < 0:18.168.6.1-118.el8_8.1
- iwl135-firmware< 0:18.168.6.1-106.el8_4.1 | < 0:18.168.6.1-118.el8_8.1
- iwl2000-firmware< 0:18.168.6.1-106.el8_4.1 | < 0:18.168.6.1-118.el8_8.1
Intel3 products
- killer< 34.22.1163
- proset\/wireless_wifi< 22.200
- uefi_firmware< 3.2.20.23023
Debian2 products
- firmware-nonfreeAll versions (No fix recorded) | < 20240610-1
- debian_linuxEOL10.0
Fedoraproject1 product
- fedoraEOL37 | 38 | 39
4 vendors · 27 products
References
16 links- lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/…Third Party Advisory
- lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/…Third Party Advisory
- lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/…Third Party Advisory
