Vulnerability identifier: #VU50705

Vulnerability risk: Low

CVSSv3.1: 4.2 [CVSS:3.1/AV:A/AC:H/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:L/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2020-24458

CWE-ID: CWE-459

Exploitation vector: Local network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX201
Hardware solutions / Firmware
Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX200
Hardware solutions / Firmware
Intel Wireless-AC 9560
Hardware solutions / Firmware
Intel Wireless-AC 9462
Hardware solutions / Firmware
Intel Wireless-AC 9461
Hardware solutions / Firmware
Killer Wi-Fi 6 AX1650
Hardware solutions / Firmware
Killer Wireless-AC 1550
Hardware solutions / Firmware
Killer
Hardware solutions / Firmware
Intel PROSet/Wireless WiFi Software
Hardware solutions / Drivers

Vendor: Intel

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote user to compromise the target system.

The vulnerability exists due to an incomplete cleanup. A remote administrator on the local network can enable information disclosure and denial of service.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX201: All versions

Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX200: All versions

Intel Wireless-AC 9560: All versions

Intel Wireless-AC 9462: All versions

Intel Wireless-AC 9461: All versions

Killer Wi-Fi 6 AX1650: All versions

Killer Wireless-AC 1550: All versions

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External links
http://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/security-center/advisory/intel-sa-00448.html

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Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote authenticated privileged user via the local network (LAN).

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

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