CVE-2023-33875: Improper access control for some Intel(R) PROSet/Wireless and Intel(R) Killer(TM) Wi-Fi software before versio

Q: How do I fix CVE-2023-33875?

killer: upgrade to 3.1423.712; proset\/wireless: upgrade to 22.240. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2023-33875 being exploited?

CVE-2023-33875 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

Q: What does CVE-2023-33875 affect?

CVE-2023-33875 affects killer, proset\/wireless. Severity is high (CVSS 7.1). Improper access control for some Intel(R) PROSet/Wireless and Intel(R) Killer(TM) Wi-Fi software before version 22.240 may allow an unauthenticated user to potentially enable denial of service via local access..

Routine

HIGH 7.1UPGRADEUPGRADE

CVE-2023-33875 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.1) affecting killer, proset\/wireless. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Improper access control for some Intel(R) PROSet/Wireless and Intel(R) Killer(TM) Wi-Fi software before version 22.240 may allow an unauthenticated user to potentially enable denial of service via local access..

Why this priority

High severity

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	7.1 (High)
Attack vector	Local
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	0.2% (top 91%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-284
Published	2024-02-14
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): Intel Corporation · Vendor: intel

Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2024-02-14 14:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 06:02 UTCUpdated Record last modified

intel killer UPGRADE

Affected: < 3.1423.712

Fixed in: 3.1423.712

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy killer || rpm -q killer || killer --version

2. UPGRADE to 3.1423.712 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade killer

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade killer

Note

Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.

intel proset\/wireless UPGRADE

Affected: < 22.240

Fixed in: 22.240

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy prosetwireless || rpm -q prosetwireless || prosetwireless --version

2. UPGRADE to 22.240 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade prosetwireless

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade prosetwireless

Note

Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.

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Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2023-33875?

killer: upgrade to 3.1423.712; proset\/wireless: upgrade to 22.240. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2023-33875 being exploited?

CVE-2023-33875 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

What does CVE-2023-33875 affect?

CVE-2023-33875 affects killer, proset\/wireless. Severity is high (CVSS 7.1). Improper access control for some Intel(R) PROSet/Wireless and Intel(R) Killer(TM) Wi-Fi software before version 22.240 may allow an unauthenticated user to potentially enable denial of service via local access..

How urgent is CVE-2023-33875?

Priority 27/100. High severity

Software pages

Intel vulnerabilities · Wi-Fi vulnerabilities

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References

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