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.

Vulnerability/
CVE-2020-0559

high

7.8

CWE

732

13/8/2020

4/8/2024

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 ac 3165 firmware	<21.40.5.1
Intel AC3168 Firmware	<21.40.5.1
Intel 7265 firmware	<21.40.5.1
intel ac 8260 firmware	<21.40.5.1
intel ac 8265 firmware	<21.40.5.1
intel ac 9260 firmware	<21.40.5.1
intel ac 9461 firmware	<21.40.5.1
intel ac 9462 firmware	<21.40.5.1
Intel AMT AC 9560 Firmware	<21.40.5.1
intel ax200 firmware	<21.40.5.1
intel ax201 firmware	<21.40.5.1
Microsoft Windows 7
Microsoft Windows 8.1
Intel Atom x5-E3930 firmware
Intel Atom x5-E3940 firmware
Intel Atom X7-a3950 Firmware
Intel Celeron J1750
Intel Celeron J1800
Intel Celeron J1850
Intel Celeron J1900
Intel Celeron J3060 Firmware
Intel Celeron J3160 Firmware
Intel Celeron J3355
Intel Celeron J3355E Firmware
Intel Celeron J3455E
Intel Celeron J3455E
Intel Celeron J4005
Intel Celeron J4025
Intel Celeron J4105 Firmware
Intel Celeron J4125
Intel Celeron J6412
Intel Celeron J6413 Firmware
Intel Celeron N2805 Firmware
Intel Celeron N2806 Firmware
Intel Celeron N2807 firmware
Intel Celeron N2808
Intel Celeron N2810
Intel Celeron N2815
Intel Celeron N2820 Firmware
Intel Celeron N2830
Intel Celeron n2840
Intel Celeron N2910
Intel Celeron n2920 firmware
Intel Celeron n2930 firmware
Intel Celeron N2940
Intel Celeron N3000
Intel Celeron N3010 Firmware
Intel Celeron N3050 Firmware
Intel Celeron N3060 Firmware
Intel Celeron N3150
Intel Celeron N3160 Firmware
Intel Celeron N3350
Intel Celeron N3350E
Intel Celeron N3450
Intel Celeron N4000C
Intel Celeron N4020
Intel Celeron n4100 firmware
Intel Celeron n4120 firmware
Intel Celeron N4500
Intel Celeron N4505
Intel Celeron N5100
Intel Celeron N5105 Firmware
Intel Celeron N6210 Firmware
Intel Celeron N6211
Intel Pentium J2850 Firmware
Intel Pentium J2900
Intel Pentium J3710
Intel Pentium J4205
Intel Pentium J6426 Firmware
Intel Pentium N3510
Intel Pentium N3520 Firmware
Intel Pentium
Intel Pentium Processors
Intel Pentium N3700
Intel Pentium N3710
Intel Pentium N4200
Intel Pentium N4200E Firmware
Intel Pentium N6415

Remedy

https://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/security-center/advisory/intel-sa-00355.html

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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.