PT-2020-5635 · Intel · Intel Proset/Wireless Wifi

Published 2020-04-14 · Updated 2021-07-21 · CVE-2020-0557

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 PROSet/Wireless WiFi versions prior to 21.70

Description The issue is related to insecure inherited permissions in Intel PROSet/Wireless WiFi products, which may allow an authenticated user to potentially enable escalation of privilege via local access. This is due to errors in privilege management.

Recommendations For versions prior to 21.70, update to version 21.70 or later to resolve the issue. As a temporary workaround, consider restricting local access to minimize the risk of exploitation.

Fix

Improper Privilege Management

Incorrect Permission

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-269

CWE-732

Related Identifiers

BDU:2021-01335

CVE-2020-0557

ZDI-20-496

Affected Products

Intel Proset/Wireless Wifi

References · 7

• https://zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-20-496 · Security Note
• https://intel.com/content/www/us/en/security-center/advisory/intel-sa-00338.html · Vendor Advisory
• https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2020-0557 · Security Note
• https://osv.dev/vulnerability/CVE-2020-0557 · Vendor Advisory
• https://bdu.fstec.ru/vul/2021-01335 · Security Note
• https://t.me/cibsecurity/11284 · Telegram Post
• https://t.me/cvenotify/2802 · Telegram Post