CVE-2026-24099: Denial of Service in Intel(R) PROSet/Wireless WiFi Software for Windows
CVE-2026-24099 is a use-after-free vulnerability in Intel PROSet/Wireless WiFi Software for Windows that may allow a local attacker to cause a denial of service. The vulnerability exists in kernel mode (Ring 0) and requires local access with no user interaction. The attack complexity is high and no privileges or authentication are required. The impact is limited to availability, with no confidentiality or integrity effects reported.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
This vulnerability involves a use-after-free condition in Intel PROSet/Wireless WiFi Software for Windows running in kernel mode. An unauthenticated local attacker with system software capabilities and high attack complexity may exploit this flaw to cause a denial of service by crashing or destabilizing the system. The vulnerability does not affect confidentiality or integrity, only availability. No specific affected versions or patches are provided in the available data, and no known exploits are reported in the wild.
Potential Impact
The impact is a denial of service condition affecting system availability. There are no reported impacts on confidentiality or integrity. The vulnerability requires local access and has high attack complexity, limiting the likelihood of exploitation.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. No official fix or workaround information is provided in the available data. Until a patch is available, limiting local access to trusted users may reduce risk.
CVE-2026-24099: Denial of Service in Intel(R) PROSet/Wireless WiFi Software for Windows
Description
CVE-2026-24099 is a use-after-free vulnerability in Intel PROSet/Wireless WiFi Software for Windows that may allow a local attacker to cause a denial of service. The vulnerability exists in kernel mode (Ring 0) and requires local access with no user interaction. The attack complexity is high and no privileges or authentication are required. The impact is limited to availability, with no confidentiality or integrity effects reported.
CVSS v4.0
Score 5.9medium
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Technical Analysis
This vulnerability involves a use-after-free condition in Intel PROSet/Wireless WiFi Software for Windows running in kernel mode. An unauthenticated local attacker with system software capabilities and high attack complexity may exploit this flaw to cause a denial of service by crashing or destabilizing the system. The vulnerability does not affect confidentiality or integrity, only availability. No specific affected versions or patches are provided in the available data, and no known exploits are reported in the wild.
Potential Impact
The impact is a denial of service condition affecting system availability. There are no reported impacts on confidentiality or integrity. The vulnerability requires local access and has high attack complexity, limiting the likelihood of exploitation.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. No official fix or workaround information is provided in the available data. Until a patch is available, limiting local access to trusted users may reduce risk.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- intel
- Date Reserved
- 2026-01-29T03:59:56.188Z
- Cvss Version
- 4.0
- State
- PUBLISHED
- Remediation Level
- null
Threat ID: 6a7b5470bf8831d539106ba1
Added to database: 08/11/2026, 16:57:20 UTC
Last enriched: 08/11/2026, 23:58:58 UTC
Last updated: 08/12/2026, 01:33:33 UTC
Views: 4
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