CVE-2020-12313: High severity intel proset/wireless wifi vulnerability

Published Nov 13, 2020
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Updated

Insufficient control flow management in some Intel(R) PROSet/Wireless WiFi products before version 21.110 may allow an unauthenticated user to potentially enable escalation of privilege via adjacent access.

Affected Software

12 affected components
Intel Proset\/wireless Wifi<21.110
Intel Dual Band Wireless-ac 3165
Intel Dual Band Wireless-ac 3168
Intel Dual Band Wireless-ac 8260
Intel Dual Band Wireless-ac 8265
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 Wireless 7265 \(rev D\)

Event History

Nov 13, 2020
CVE Published
via MITRE·08:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·08:00 PM
DescriptionWeakness
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2020-12313?

CVE-2020-12313 has been classified with a high severity level due to potential privilege escalation risks.

2

What products are affected by CVE-2020-12313?

CVE-2020-12313 affects Intel PROSet/Wireless WiFi products prior to version 21.110.

3

How do I fix CVE-2020-12313?

To fix CVE-2020-12313, upgrade to Intel PROSet/Wireless WiFi version 21.110 or later.

4

Can CVE-2020-12313 be exploited remotely?

CVE-2020-12313 requires adjacent access, meaning an unauthenticated user must be physically nearby to exploit the vulnerability.

5

What types of attacks could CVE-2020-12313 enable?

CVE-2020-12313 could enable attackers to escalate privileges on vulnerable systems.

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