CVE-2024-23198: Improper input validation in firmware for some Intel(R) PROSet/Wireless Software and Intel(R) Killer(TM) Wi-Fi

Q: How do I fix CVE-2024-23198?

killer: upgrade to 23.40.0; proset\/wireless wifi: upgrade to 23.40.0. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2024-23198 being exploited?

CVE-2024-23198 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-2024-23198 affect?

CVE-2024-23198 affects killer, proset\/wireless wifi. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.6). Improper input validation in firmware for some Intel(R) PROSet/Wireless Software and Intel(R) Killer(TM) Wi-Fi products before version 23.40 may allow an unauthenticated user to enable denial of service via adjacent access.

Q: How urgent is CVE-2024-23198?

Priority 27/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

Routine

MEDIUM 6.6UPGRADEUPGRADE

CVE-2024-23198 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 6.6) affecting killer, proset\/wireless wifi. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Improper input validation in firmware for some Intel(R) PROSet/Wireless Software and Intel(R) Killer(TM) Wi-Fi products before version 23.40 may allow an unauthenticated user to enable denial of service via adjacent access.

Why this priority

No elevated risk signals yet

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	6.6 (Medium)
Attack vector	Adjacent network
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	Required
EPSS exploit chance	0.2% (top 84%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-20
Published	2024-11-13
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

2024-11-13 21:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 07:12 UTCUpdated Record last modified

intel killer UPGRADE

Affected: < 23.40.0

Fixed in: 23.40.0

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

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

2. UPGRADE to 23.40.0 (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 wifi UPGRADE

Affected: < 23.40.0

Fixed in: 23.40.0

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

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

2. UPGRADE to 23.40.0 (Debian / Ubuntu)

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

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade prosetwireless-wifi

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-2024-23198?

killer: upgrade to 23.40.0; proset\/wireless wifi: upgrade to 23.40.0. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2024-23198 being exploited?

CVE-2024-23198 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-2024-23198 affect?

CVE-2024-23198 affects killer, proset\/wireless wifi. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.6). Improper input validation in firmware for some Intel(R) PROSet/Wireless Software and Intel(R) Killer(TM) Wi-Fi products before version 23.40 may allow an unauthenticated user to enable denial of service via adjacent access.

How urgent is CVE-2024-23198?

Priority 27/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

Software pages

Intel vulnerabilities · Wi-Fi vulnerabilities

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