PatchTheCVECVE-2026-24099: Use after free for some Intel(R) PROSet/Wireless WiFi Software for Windows within Ring 0: Kernel may allow a d
CVE-2026-24099 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 5.1) affecting proset\/wireless wifi. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.
Use after free for some Intel(R) PROSet/Wireless WiFi Software for Windows within Ring 0: Kernel may allow a denial of service. System software adversary with an unauthenticated user combined with a high complexity attack may enable denial of service. This result may potentially occur via local access when attack requirements are present without special internal knowledge and requires no user interaction. The potential vulnerability may impact th
Why this priority
- No elevated risk signals yet
A fixed release or distro patch exists.
Risk facts
| CVSS score | 5.1 (Medium) |
| Attack vector | Local |
| Attack complexity | High |
| Privileges needed | None |
| User interaction | None |
| EPSS exploit chance | 0.1% (top 97%) |
| CISA exploited list | No |
| Weakness | CWE-416 |
| Published | 2026-08-11 |
| Last modified | 2026-09-01 |
Last updated 2026-09-01 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score
Am I affected?
Timeline
- Published CVE record published
- Updated Record last modified
Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.
Quick answers
How do I fix CVE-2026-24099?
proset\/wireless wifi: upgrade to 24.30.0. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.
Is CVE-2026-24099 being exploited?
CVE-2026-24099 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-2026-24099 affect?
CVE-2026-24099 affects proset\/wireless wifi. Severity is medium (CVSS 5.1). Use after free for some Intel(R) PROSet/Wireless WiFi Software for Windows within Ring 0: Kernel may allow a denial of service. System software adversary with an unauthenticated user combined with a high complexity attack may enable denial
How urgent is CVE-2026-24099?
Priority 19/100. No elevated risk signals yet.
Software pages
Windows vulnerabilities · Intel vulnerabilities · Wi-Fi vulnerabilities
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