CVE-2020-0569: Medium severity Intel Ax201 Firmware vulnerability
Last updated 25 August 2025
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Out of bounds write in Intel(R) PROSet/Wireless WiFi products on Windows 10 may allow an authenticated user to potentially enable denial of service via local access.
— Launchpad
QPluginLoader would search for certain plugins first on the current working directory of the application, which allows an attacker that can place files in the file system and influence the working directory of Qt-based applications to load and execute malicious code.
Upstream Patches:
https://code.qt.io/cgit/qt/qtbase.git/commit/?id=bf131e8d2181b3404f5293546ed390999f760404 https://code.qt.io/cgit/qt/qtbase.git/commit/?id=5c4234ed958130d655df8197129806f687d4df0d
— Red Hat
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2020-0569?
CVE-2020-0569 has a severity rating that indicates it could potentially enable denial of service via local access for authenticated users.
How do I fix CVE-2020-0569?
To fix CVE-2020-0569, update your Intel PROSet/Wireless WiFi products or any affected Qt packages to their latest versions as specified in the advisories.
Which software is affected by CVE-2020-0569?
CVE-2020-0569 affects multiple versions of Intel PROSet/Wireless WiFi products on Windows 10 and several versions of the Qt framework, specifically those prior to 5.14.0.
Is CVE-2020-0569 an authenticated vulnerability?
Yes, CVE-2020-0569 can only be exploited by an authenticated user with local access to the system.
What types of systems are affected by CVE-2020-0569?
CVE-2020-0569 affects Windows 10 systems running vulnerable versions of Intel PROSet/Wireless WiFi firmware and specific versions of the Qt framework.