Multiple vulnerabilities in Intel PROSet/Wireless WiFi Software



Published: 2020-04-17
Risk Low
Patch available YES
Number of vulnerabilities 2
CVE-ID CVE-2020-0557
CVE-2020-0558
CWE-ID CWE-119
Exploitation vector Local network
Public exploit Public exploit code for vulnerability #1 is available.
Vulnerable software
Subscribe 		Intel PROSet/Wireless WiFi Software
Hardware solutions / Drivers

Vendor Intel

Security Bulletin

This security bulletin contains information about 2 vulnerabilities.

1) Insecure Inherited Permissions

EUVDB-ID: #VU27011

Risk: Low

CVSSv3.1: 6 [CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:H/PR:L/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:P/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2020-0557

CWE-ID: N/A

Exploit availability: Yes

Description

The vulnerability allows a local user to escalate privileges on the target system.

The vulnerability exists due to insecure inherited permissions. A local user can gain elevated privileges on the target system.

This vulnerability affects Intel PROSet/Wireless WiFi software for the following products:

  • Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX201 Intel® Wi-Fi 6 AX200
  • Intel Wireless-AC 9560
  • Intel Wireless-AC 9462
  • Intel Wireless-AC 9461
  • Intel Wireless-AC 9260
  • Intel Dual Band Wireless-AC 8265
  • Intel Dual Band Wireless-AC 8260
  • Intel Dual Band Wireless-AC 3168
  • Intel Wireless 7265 (Rev D) Family
  • Intel Dual Band Wireless-AC 3165

Mitigation

Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Intel PROSet/Wireless WiFi Software: before 21.70

External links

http://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/security-center/advisory/intel-sa-00338.html


Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

No. This vulnerability can be exploited locally. The attacker should have authentication credentials and successfully authenticate on the system.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability. However, proof of concept for this vulnerability is available.

2) Buffer overflow

EUVDB-ID: #VU27012

Risk: Low

CVSSv3.1: 3.8 [CVSS:3.1/AV:A/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:L/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2020-0558

CWE-ID: CWE-119 - Memory corruption

Exploit availability: No

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to perform a denial of service (DoS) attack.

The vulnerability exists due to a boundary error in kernel mode driver. A remote attacker on the local network can trigger memory corruption and cause a denial of service condition on the target system.

This vulnerability affects Intel PROSet/Wireless WiFi software for the following products:

  • Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX201 Intel® Wi-Fi 6 AX200
  • Intel Wireless-AC 9560
  • Intel Wireless-AC 9462
  • Intel Wireless-AC 9461
  • Intel Wireless-AC 9260
  • Intel Dual Band Wireless-AC 8265
  • Intel Dual Band Wireless-AC 8260
  • Intel Dual Band Wireless-AC 3168
  • Intel Wireless 7265 (Rev D) Family
  • Intel Dual Band Wireless-AC 3165

Mitigation

Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Intel PROSet/Wireless WiFi Software: before 21.70

External links

http://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/security-center/advisory/intel-sa-00338.html


Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the local network (LAN).

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.



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