CVE-2026-20739: High severity vulnerability

Published Aug 11, 2026
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Updated

Improper conditions check for some Intel(R) PROSet/Wireless WiFi Software for Windows within Ring 2: Device Drivers may allow a denial of service. Network adversary with an unauthenticated user combined with a low complexity attack may enable denial of service. This result may potentially occur via adjacent access when attack requirements are not present without special internal knowledge and requires no user interaction. The potential vulnerability may impact the confidentiality (none), integrity (none) and availability (high) of the vulnerable system, resulting in subsequent system confidentiality (none), integrity (none) and availability (low) impacts.

Event History

Aug 11, 2026
CVE Published
via MITRE·04:25 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·04:25 PM
DescriptionWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·05:17 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2026-20739?

The severity of CVE-2026-20739 is classified as risk 37.

2

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2026-20739?

CVE-2026-20739 is characterized as an improper conditions check vulnerability affecting Intel(R) PROSet/Wireless WiFi Software.

3

How can I fix CVE-2026-20739?

To fix CVE-2026-20739, ensure that you update to the latest version of Intel(R) PROSet/Wireless WiFi Software.

4

What impact does CVE-2026-20739 have on systems?

CVE-2026-20739 may allow a denial of service attack by an unauthenticated user, impacting system availability.

5

Who is affected by CVE-2026-20739?

CVE-2026-20739 affects users of Intel(R) PROSet/Wireless WiFi Software for Windows.

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