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Use After FreeWeakness · CWE-416

CVE-2024-41168

HIGH · 7.4 CVSS v3.1 Published 2025-02-12
Mitigation only
No fix yet — a mitigation exists. There is no fixed release. A documented workaround reduces exposure in the meantime.
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79/100
Remediation priority · High
No privileges Zero-click

Official description Straight from the sourceThe vendor's or NVD's own wording, published unedited. Authoritative, but often terse — it says what broke, rarely what to do.

NVD · unedited
Use after free in some Intel(R) PROSet/Wireless WiFi and Killerâ„¢ WiFi software for Windows before version 23.80 may allow an unauthenticated user to potentially enable denial of service via adjacent access.

Technical summary Written by usOur analysis, written from the advisory, the CVSS vector and the affected-version data. It adds context the advisory leaves out, and never invents facts that are not in the source.

dbcve analysis · high confidence

Use-after-free vulnerability in Intel PROSet/Wireless WiFi and Killer WiFi software for Windows allows an unauthenticated attacker within adjacent physical proximity to potentially cause denial of service by accessing freed memory structures.

MitigationUpdate Intel PROSet/Wireless WiFi or Killer WiFi software to version 23.80 or later to address the vulnerability.

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CVSS breakdown How the score is builtThe industry scoring standard. It rates how the flaw is reached, what it takes to exploit, and what an attacker gains — the score is derived from those, not the other way round.

From the vector
Attack vector
Adjacent
Complexity
Low
Privileges
None
User interaction
None
Scope
Changed
Confidentiality
None
Integrity
None
Availability
High

CVSS:3.1/AV:A/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:C/C:N/I:N/A:H

Am I affected? How to checkSteps we derive from the advisory and the affected-version data, so you can decide whether this CVE reaches your setup. They are a guide, not a scan — your own configuration is the authority.

dbcve checks

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  1. Identify installed WiFi software
    Open Windows Programs and Features (appwiz.cpl) and look for Intel PROSet/Wireless WiFi or Killer WiFi software entries
    Affected if Either Intel PROSet/Wireless WiFi or Killer WiFi software is listed as installed
  2. Check installed WiFi software version
    Right-click the Intel PROSet/Wireless WiFi or Killer WiFi entry in Programs and Features, select Properties, and view the Version field. Alternatively, check the version in the software's about or settings menu
    Affected if The displayed version is earlier than 23.80 (such as 23.70, 23.60, or older)
  3. Verify WiFi adapter is active
    Open Device Manager, expand Network adapters, and confirm the Intel or Killer wireless adapter is enabled and active. Also check that WiFi is turned on in Windows settings
    Affected if WiFi adapter is enabled and the system can connect to wireless networks
  4. Cross-reference driver version
    In Device Manager under Network adapters, right-click the Intel or Killer WiFi adapter, select Properties, and check the Driver version field. This version often correlates with the PROSet software version
    Affected if The driver version corresponds to a PROSet/Killer software version below 23.80

The system is affected if Intel PROSet/Wireless WiFi or Killer WiFi software version below 23.80 is installed and the WiFi adapter is enabled and functional.

Generated from the published advisory. Verify against your own configuration.

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dbcve · scoped
Mitigation available No clean upgrade yet — mitigate in the meantime
Mitigation

Update Intel PROSet/Wireless WiFi or Killer WiFi software to version 23.80 or later to address the vulnerability.

Recommended fix High confidence

Intel PROSet/Wireless WiFi software version 23.80 or later

  1. Identify the exact WiFi adapter model (Intel PROSet/Wireless or Killer WiFi) in Device Manager under Network adapters
  2. Visit the official Intel download center (intel.com/support) or Killer Networking website depending on your hardware
  3. Download the Intel PROSet/Wireless WiFi software version 23.80 or later for your specific adapter model
  4. Alternatively, open Windows Update and check for driver updates - the fix may be available via Windows Update
  5. Before installing, create a system restore point as a precaution
  6. Run the downloaded installer and follow the on-screen prompts to update the WiFi software
  7. Restart the computer after the installation completes
  8. Verify the installed version matches or exceeds 23.80 by checking the driver version in Device Manager
Caveat Driver/firmware updates typically have minimal breaking changes but may require a system restart; ensure wireless connectivity is not mission-critical during the update window

Generated from the published advisory — verify against the referenced sources before acting.

Have this fixed Scoped from the published advisory
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  • Review / QA1.0 h
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