#VU27012 Buffer overflow in Intel PROSet/Wireless WiFi Software for Windows - CVE-2020-0558

Vulnerability identifier: #VU27012

Vulnerability risk: Low

CVSSv4.0: 1.3 [CVSS:4.0/AV:A/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:N/VI:N/VA:L/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear]

CVE-ID: CVE-2020-0558

CWE-ID: CWE-119

Exploitation vector: Local network

Exploit availability: No

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

Vendor: Intel

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 for Windows: before 21.70

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External links
https://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?

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.