CVE-2020-0558: Medium severity intel proset/wireless wifi vulnerability

Published Apr 15, 2020
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Updated

Improper buffer restrictions in kernel mode driver for Intel(R) PROSet/Wireless WiFi products before version 21.70 on Windows 10 may allow an unprivileged user to potentially enable denial of service via adjacent access.

Affected Software

14 affected components
Intel Proset\/wireless Wifi<21.70.0.6
Intel Wi-fi 6 Ax200
Intel Wi-fi 6 Ax201
Intel Wireless-ac 9260
Intel Wireless-ac 9461
Intel Wireless-ac 9462
Intel Wireless-ac 9560
Intel Proset\/wireless Wifi<20.70.16.4
Intel Dual Band Wireless-ac 8260
Intel Dual Band Wireless-ac 8265
Intel Proset\/wireless Wifi<19.51.27.1
Intel Dual Band Wireless-ac 3165
Intel Dual Band Wireless-ac 3168
Intel Dual Band Wireless-ac 7265 \(rev D\)

Event History

Apr 15, 2020
CVE Published
via MITRE·04:58 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·04:58 PM
DescriptionWeakness
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2020-0558?

CVE-2020-0558 is a vulnerability in the kernel mode driver for Intel PROSet/Wireless WiFi products before version 21.70 on Windows 10 that may allow a denial of service attack.

2

How does CVE-2020-0558 affect Intel Proset/Wireless Wifi?

CVE-2020-0558 affects Intel PROSet/Wireless Wifi products before version 21.70 on Windows 10, potentially enabling a denial of service attack via adjacent access.

3

What is the severity of CVE-2020-0558?

The severity of CVE-2020-0558 is medium with a severity value of 6.5.

4

How can I fix CVE-2020-0558?

To fix CVE-2020-0558, update Intel PROSet/Wireless Wifi products to version 21.70 or later.

5

Where can I find more information about CVE-2020-0558?

You can find more information about CVE-2020-0558 at the following reference link: [https://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/security-center/advisory/intel-sa-00338.html](https://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/security-center/advisory/intel-sa-00338.html)

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