CVE-2020-8689: Medium severity intel proset/wireless vulnerability
Published Aug 13, 2020
·Updated
Improper buffer restrictions in the Intel(R) Wireless for Open Source before version 1.5 may allow an unauthenticated user to potentially enable denial of service via adjacent access.
Affected Software
1 affected component
Intel Inet Wireless Daemon<1.5
Remediation
Event History
Aug 13, 2020
CVE Published
via MITRE·03:13 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·03:13 AM
DescriptionWeakness
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2020-8689?
CVE-2020-8689 is considered a medium severity vulnerability due to its potential to allow denial of service.
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How do I fix CVE-2020-8689?
To fix CVE-2020-8689, update the Intel Wireless for Open Source to version 1.5 or later.
3
Who is affected by CVE-2020-8689?
CVE-2020-8689 affects users of Intel's Wireless for Open Source prior to version 1.5.
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What type of attack does CVE-2020-8689 enable?
CVE-2020-8689 may allow an unauthenticated user to enable a denial of service attack.
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What is the impact of CVE-2020-8689?
The impact of CVE-2020-8689 is the potential disruption of service for systems using the vulnerable version of Intel's Wireless for Open Source.