CVE-2006-2316 describes a local privilege escalation vulnerability in the S24EvMon.exe component of Intel PROset/Wireless software, potentially version 10.1.0.33. This flaw stems from weak permissions on a shared memory section, allowing local attackers to read or modify sensitive data like passwords, or induce a denial of service. With a CVSS score of 4.9 (AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:N/A:N), it indicates a low-complexity local attack with high confidentiality impact. While not listed in CISA's KEV catalog, an ExploitDB entry (EDB-1772) exists, suggesting proof-of-concept code, but there is no evidence of active exploitation, Metasploit/Nuclei modules, or significant community discussion or media coverage.
| Vendor | Product | Version(s) | CPE |
|---|---|---|---|
<= 10.1.0.33CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:h:intel:proset_wireless:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* |
CVSS version used by this source: 2.0
AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:N/A:N
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