Vulnerability identifier: #VU27011

Vulnerability 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

Exploitation vector: Local

Exploit availability: Yes

Vulnerable software:
Intel PROSet/Wireless WiFi Software
Hardware solutions / Drivers

Vendor: Intel

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: All versions

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

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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.