CVE-2020-24458: Medium severity intel proset/wireless wifi vulnerability
Incomplete cleanup in some Intel(R) PROSet/Wireless WiFi and Killer (TM) drivers before version 22.0 may allow a privileged user to potentially enable information disclosure and denial of service<b> </b>via adjacent access.
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What is CVE-2020-24458?
CVE-2020-24458 is a vulnerability that exists in some Intel(R) PROSet/Wireless WiFi and Killer (TM) drivers before version 22.0, which may allow a privileged user to potentially enable information disclosure and denial of service via adjacent access.
Which software is affected by CVE-2020-24458?
The affected software includes Intel(R) PROSet/Wireless Wifi drivers (version up to exclusive 22.0) and Intel Killer drivers (version up to exclusive 22.0).
What is the severity of CVE-2020-24458?
The severity of CVE-2020-24458 is medium with a severity value of 5.2.
How can an attacker exploit CVE-2020-24458?
An attacker can exploit CVE-2020-24458 by leveraging adjacent access and potentially enabling information disclosure and denial of service.
Where can I find more information about CVE-2020-24458?
You can find more information about CVE-2020-24458 at the Intel Security Center advisory: https://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/security-center/advisory/intel-sa-00448.html