CVE-2026-20890: High severity Intel Intel(R) PROSet/Wireless WiFi Software for Windows vulnerability
Improper privilege management for some Intel(R) PROSet/Wireless WiFi Software for Windows within Ring 2: Privileged Process may allow an escalation of privilege. Unprivileged software adversary with an unauthenticated user combined with a high complexity attack may enable escalation of privilege. 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 (low), integrity (low) and availability (high) of the vulnerable system, resulting in subsequent system confidentiality (low), integrity (low) and availability (high) impacts.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2026-20890?
The severity of CVE-2026-20890 is rated at 41, indicating a moderate risk level.
How do I fix CVE-2026-20890?
To resolve CVE-2026-20890, users should update the Intel PROSet/Wireless WiFi Software for Windows to the latest version provided by Intel.
Who is affected by CVE-2026-20890?
CVE-2026-20890 affects users of Intel PROSet/Wireless WiFi Software for Windows installed on their devices.
What kind of vulnerability is CVE-2026-20890?
CVE-2026-20890 is an improper privilege management vulnerability that may allow an escalation of privilege.
Can CVE-2026-20890 be exploited remotely?
CVE-2026-20890 may require an unauthenticated user to exploit it, indicating it can be targeted by local adversaries with high complexity methods.