Vulnerability Description
Insecure inherited permissions in Intel(R) PROSet/Wireless WiFi products before version 21.70 on Windows 10 may allow an authenticated user to potentially enable escalation of privilege via local access.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Intel | Proset\/Wireless Wifi | < 21.70.0.6 |
| Intel | Wi-Fi 6 Ax200 | - |
| Intel | Wi-Fi 6 Ax201 | - |
| Intel | Wireless-Ac 9260 | - |
| Intel | Wireless-Ac 9461 | - |
| Intel | Wireless-Ac 9462 | - |
| Intel | Wireless-Ac 9560 | - |
| Intel | Dual Band Wireless-Ac 8260 | - |
| Intel | Dual Band Wireless-Ac 8265 | - |
| Intel | Dual Band Wireless-Ac 3165 | - |
| Intel | Dual Band Wireless-Ac 3168 | - |
| Intel | Dual Band Wireless-Ac 7265 \(Rev D\) | - |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/security-center/advisory/intel-sa-00338.Vendor Advisory
- https://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/security-center/advisory/intel-sa-00338.Vendor Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2020-0557?
CVE-2020-0557 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.8 (HIGH). Insecure inherited permissions in Intel(R) PROSet/Wireless WiFi products before version 21.70 on Windows 10 may allow an authenticated user to potentially enable escalation of privilege via local acce...
How severe is CVE-2020-0557?
CVE-2020-0557 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.8/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2020-0557?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Intel Proset\/Wireless Wifi, Intel Wi-Fi 6 Ax200, Intel Wi-Fi 6 Ax201, Intel Wireless-Ac 9260, Intel Wireless-Ac 9461.