CVE-2026-20741: High severity Intel Proset\/wireless Wifi vulnerability
Improper access control for some Intel(R) PROSet/Wireless WiFi Software within Ring 2: Device Drivers may allow a denial of service. Unprivileged software adversary with an unauthenticated user combined with a low complexity attack may enable denial of service. This result may potentially occur via local 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 (low) and availability (high) impacts.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2026-20741?
The severity of CVE-2026-20741 is rated at risk level 52, indicating a substantial threat.
How do I fix CVE-2026-20741?
To mitigate CVE-2026-20741, it is essential to apply the latest security updates provided by Intel for the PROSet/Wireless WiFi Software.
What causes CVE-2026-20741?
CVE-2026-20741 is caused by improper access control that allows unprivileged software to exploit the Intel PROSet/Wireless WiFi Software.
Who is affected by CVE-2026-20741?
CVE-2026-20741 affects users of Intel PROSet/Wireless WiFi Software who have not applied the necessary security updates.
What type of attack can exploit CVE-2026-20741?
CVE-2026-20741 can be exploited through a denial of service attack using low complexity methods by unauthenticated users.