How severe is CVE-2023-40536?

CVE-2023-40536 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.3, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity none, and availability low.

Is CVE-2023-40536 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (13th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2023-40536?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

Does CVE-2023-40536 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2023-40536 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2023-45107.

When was CVE-2023-40536 published?

CVE-2023-40536 was published on 2024-05-16 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2023-40536

CVE-2023-40536 is a medium-severity vulnerability with a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.3. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-421.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 4.3)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (13th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2023-45107
Weakness: CWE-421
Published: 2024-05-16
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Race condition for some some Intel(R) PROSet/Wireless WiFi software for Windows before version 23.20 may allow an unauthenticated user to potentially enable denial of service via adjacent access.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-40536?: Race condition for some some Intel(R) PROSet/Wireless WiFi software for Windows before version 23.20 may allow an unauthenticated user to potentially enable denial of service via adjacent access.
How severe is CVE-2023-40536?: CVE-2023-40536 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.3, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity none, and availability low.
Is CVE-2023-40536 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (13th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2023-40536?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
Does CVE-2023-40536 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2023-40536 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2023-45107.
When was CVE-2023-40536 published?: CVE-2023-40536 was published on 2024-05-16 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/security-center/advisory/intel-sa-01039.html

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