CVE-2026-20795: Buffer Overflow

Published Aug 11, 2026
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Updated

Improper buffer restrictions 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.

Affected Software

1 affected component
Intel PROSet/Wireless WiFi Software for Windows

Event History

Aug 11, 2026
CVE Published
via MITRE·04:26 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·04:26 PM
DescriptionWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·05:17 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2026-20795?

The severity of CVE-2026-20795 is rated at 35 on the risk scale.

2

What systems are affected by CVE-2026-20795?

CVE-2026-20795 affects the Intel PROSet/Wireless WiFi Software for Windows.

3

How does CVE-2026-20795 impact my network security?

CVE-2026-20795 could allow a network adversary to perform a denial of service attack.

4

How can I fix CVE-2026-20795?

To fix CVE-2026-20795, update the Intel PROSet/Wireless WiFi Software to the latest version provided by Intel.

5

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2026-20795 classified as?

CVE-2026-20795 is classified as a buffer overflow vulnerability.

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