PT-2020-4782 · Intel · Intel Proset/Wireless Wifi

Published 2020-11-10 · Updated 2020-11-20 · CVE-2020-12318

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 versions prior to 21.110

Description: The issue is related to a protection mechanism failure and errors in security settings in Intel PROSet/Wireless WiFi utility, which may allow an authenticated user to potentially enable escalation of privilege via local access. This could permit an attacker to elevate their privileges.

Recommendations: For versions prior to 21.110, update to version 21.110 or later to resolve the issue. As a temporary workaround, consider restricting local access to minimize the risk of exploitation.

Fix

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-254

Related Identifiers

BDU:2020-05334

CVE-2020-12318

Affected Products

Intel Proset/Wireless Wifi

References · 6

• https://intel.com/content/www/us/en/security-center/advisory/intel-sa-00402 · Vendor Advisory
• https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2020-12318 · Security Note
• https://bdu.fstec.ru/vul/2020-05334 · Security Note
• https://osv.dev/vulnerability/CVE-2020-12318 · Vendor Advisory
• https://intel.com/content/www/us/en/security-center/advisory/intel-sa-00402.html · Note
• https://cybersecurity-help.cz/vdb/SB2020111101 · Note