PT-2019-2243 · Intel · Intel Proset/Wireless Wifi

Published 2019-05-14 · Updated 2019-10-03 · CVE-2018-3701

Positive Technologies (AI Summary)

CVSS v3.1

7.8

High

Base vector

AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Name of the Vulnerable Software and Affected Versions Intel(R) PROSet/Wireless WiFi Software versions 20.100 and earlier

Description The issue is related to improper directory permissions in the installer, which may allow an authenticated user to potentially enable escalation of privilege via local access. The vulnerability is associated with insufficient access restrictions, potentially allowing an attacker to elevate their privileges.

Recommendations For Intel(R) PROSet/Wireless WiFi Software versions 20.100 and earlier, consider restricting access to the vulnerable installer until a patch is available. As a temporary workaround, ensure that local access is limited to trusted users to minimize the risk of exploitation. At the moment, there is no information about a newer version that contains a fix for this vulnerability.

Incorrect Permission

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-732

CWE-264

Related Identifiers

BDU:2019-02014

CVE-2018-3701

Affected Products

Intel Proset/Wireless Wifi

References · 8

• https://intel.com/content/www/us/en/security-center/advisory/INTEL-SA-00204.html · Vendor Advisory
• https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2018-3701 · Security Note
• https://osv.dev/vulnerability/CVE-2018-3701 · Vendor Advisory
• https://bdu.fstec.ru/vul/2019-02014 · Security Note
• https://support.lenovo.com/us/en/product_security/LEN-27701 · Note
• http://securityfocus.com/bid/108387 · Note
• https://intel.com/content/www/us/en/security-center/advisory/intel-sa-00204.html · Note
• https://support.f5.com/csp/article/K00245734 · Note