CVE-2020-0559
First published: Thu Aug 13 2020(Updated: )
Insecure inherited permissions in some Intel(R) PROSet/Wireless WiFi products on Windows* 7 and 8.1 before version 21.40.5.1 may allow an authenticated user to potentially enable escalation of privilege via local access.
Credit: secure@intel.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Intel PROSet/Wireless Software for Intel Dual Band Wireless-AC 3165 | <21.40.5.1 | |
| Intel AC3168 Firmware | <21.40.5.1 | |
| Intel AC 7265 | <21.40.5.1 | |
| Intel ProSet Wireless Software and Drivers for Ac 8260 | <21.40.5.1 | |
| Intel ProSet AC 8265 Firmware | <21.40.5.1 | |
| Intel ProSet AC 9260 Firmware | <21.40.5.1 | |
| Intel PROSet AC 9461 Firmware | <21.40.5.1 | |
| Intel PROSet AC 9462 Firmware | <21.40.5.1 | |
| Intel AC 9560 Firmware | <21.40.5.1 | |
| Intel AX200 Firmware | <21.40.5.1 | |
| Intel Wi-Fi 6E AX201 Firmware | <21.40.5.1 | |
| Microsoft Windows 7 | ||
| Microsoft Windows | ||
| Intel Atom x5-E3930 firmware | ||
| Intel Atom x5-E3940 firmware | ||
| Intel Atom X7-a3950 Firmware | ||
| Intel Celeron J1750 Firmware | ||
| Intel Celeron J1800 Firmware | ||
| Intel Celeron J1850 | ||
| Intel Celeron J1900 | ||
| Intel Celeron J3060 Firmware | ||
| Intel Celeron J3160 Firmware | ||
| Intel Celeron J3355E | ||
| Intel Celeron J3355E Firmware | ||
| Intel Celeron J3455 Firmware | ||
| Intel Celeron J3455 | ||
| Intel Celeron J4005 Firmware | ||
| Intel Celeron J4025 Firmware | ||
| Intel Celeron J4105 Firmware | ||
| Intel Celeron J4125 Firmware | ||
| Intel Celeron J6412 | ||
| Intel Celeron J6413 Firmware | ||
| Intel Celeron N2805 Firmware | ||
| Intel Celeron N2806 Firmware | ||
| Intel Celeron N2807 Firmware | ||
| Intel Celeron N2808 Firmware | ||
| Intel Celeron N2810 Firmware | ||
| Intel Celeron N2815 Firmware | ||
| Intel Celeron N2820 Firmware | ||
| Intel Celeron N2830 Firmware | ||
| Intel Celeron N2840 Firmware | ||
| Intel Celeron N2910 Firmware | ||
| Intel Celeron n2920 firmware | ||
| Intel Celeron n2930 firmware | ||
| Intel Celeron N2940 Firmware | ||
| Intel Celeron N3000 | ||
| Intel Celeron N3010 Firmware | ||
| Intel Celeron N3050 Firmware | ||
| Intel Celeron N3060 Firmware | ||
| Intel Celeron N3150 Firmware | ||
| Intel Celeron N3160 Firmware | ||
| Intel Celeron N3350 | ||
| Intel Celeron N3350E Firmware | ||
| Intel Celeron N3450 Firmware | ||
| Intel Celeron N4000C | ||
| Intel Celeron N4020 Firmware | ||
| Intel Celeron N4100 Firmware | ||
| Intel Celeron n4120 firmware | ||
| Intel Celeron N4500 Firmware | ||
| Intel Celeron N4505 Firmware | ||
| Intel Celeron N5100 | ||
| Intel Celeron N5105 Firmware | ||
| Intel Celeron N6210 Firmware | ||
| Intel Celeron N6211 | ||
| Intel Pentium J2850 Firmware | ||
| Intel Pentium J2900 Firmware | ||
| Intel Pentium J3710 Firmware | ||
| Intel Pentium J4205 | ||
| Intel Pentium J6426 Firmware | ||
| Intel Pentium N3510 Firmware | ||
| Intel Pentium N3520 Firmware | ||
| Intel Pentium N3530 Firmware | ||
| Intel Pentium Processors | ||
| Intel Pentium N3700 Firmware | ||
| Intel Pentium N3710 Firmware | ||
| Intel Pentium N4200 Firmware | ||
| Intel Pentium N4200E Firmware | ||
| Intel Pentium N6415 Firmware |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2020-0559?
CVE-2020-0559 has a medium severity rating, indicating a moderate risk of exploitation.
How do I fix CVE-2020-0559?
To mitigate CVE-2020-0559, update the affected Intel WiFi firmware to version 21.40.5.1 or later.
Which Intel products are affected by CVE-2020-0559?
CVE-2020-0559 affects various Intel PROSet/Wireless WiFi products operating on Windows 7 and 8.1 prior to firmware version 21.40.5.1.
Can CVE-2020-0559 be exploited remotely?
No, exploitation of CVE-2020-0559 requires local access by an authenticated user.
What could be the impact of CVE-2020-0559 on a system?
The impact of CVE-2020-0559 could allow an authenticated user to escalate privileges on the affected system.
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- canonical/intel pentium n4200 firmware
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- canonical/intel pentium n6415 firmware