CVE-2020-0554: Race Condition

Published Aug 13, 2020
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Updated

Race condition in software installer for some Intel(R) Wireless Bluetooth(R) products on Windows 7, 8.1 and 10 may allow an unprivileged user to potentially enable escalation of privilege via local access.

Affected Software

25 affected components
Intel Ac 3165 Firmware<21.70
Intel Ac 3168 Firmware<21.70
Intel Ac 7265 Firmware<21.70
Intel Ac 8260 Firmware<21.70
Intel Ac 8265 Firmware<21.70
Intel Ac 9260 Firmware<21.70
Intel Ac 9461 Firmware<21.70
Intel Ac 9462 Firmware<21.70
Intel Ac 9560 Firmware<21.70
Intel Ax200 Firmware<21.70
Intel Ax201 Firmware<21.70
Microsoft Windows 10
Intel Ac 3165 Firmware<21.40
Intel Ac 3168 Firmware<21.40
Intel Ac 7265 Firmware<21.40
Intel Ac 8260 Firmware<21.40
Intel Ac 8265 Firmware<21.40
Intel Ac 9260 Firmware<21.40
Intel Ac 9461 Firmware<21.40
Intel Ac 9462 Firmware<21.40
Intel Ac 9560 Firmware<21.40
Intel Ax200 Firmware<21.40
Intel Ax201 Firmware<21.40
Microsoft Windows 7
Microsoft Windows 8.1

Event History

Aug 13, 2020
CVE Published
via MITRE·03:28 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·03:28 AM
DescriptionWeakness
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2020-0554?

CVE-2020-0554 is a vulnerability that exists in the software installer for certain Intel Wireless Bluetooth products on Windows* 7, 8.1, and 10.

2

Who is affected by CVE-2020-0554?

Users of Intel Wireless Bluetooth products on Windows* 7, 8.1, and 10 may be affected by CVE-2020-0554.

3

What is the severity of CVE-2020-0554?

CVE-2020-0554 is classified as a high severity vulnerability with a CVSS severity score of 7.

4

How does CVE-2020-0554 enable escalation of privilege?

CVE-2020-0554 may allow an unprivileged user to potentially enable escalation of privilege via local access.

5

What is the recommended solution for CVE-2020-0554?

It is recommended to install the necessary software updates provided by Intel to address the CVE-2020-0554 vulnerability.

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