Vulnerability Description
Insecure inherited permissions in some Intel(R) PROSet/Wireless WiFi products on Windows* 7 and 8.1 before version 21.40.5.1 may allow an authenticated user to potentially enable escalation of privilege via local access.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Intel | Ac 3165 Firmware | < 21.40.5.1 |
| Intel | Ac 3168 Firmware | < 21.40.5.1 |
| Intel | Ac 7265 Firmware | < 21.40.5.1 |
| Intel | Ac 8260 Firmware | < 21.40.5.1 |
| Intel | Ac 8265 Firmware | < 21.40.5.1 |
| Intel | Ac 9260 Firmware | < 21.40.5.1 |
| Intel | Ac 9461 Firmware | < 21.40.5.1 |
| Intel | Ac 9462 Firmware | < 21.40.5.1 |
| Intel | Ac 9560 Firmware | < 21.40.5.1 |
| Intel | Ax200 Firmware | < 21.40.5.1 |
| Intel | Ax201 Firmware | < 21.40.5.1 |
| Microsoft | Windows 7 | - |
| Microsoft | Windows 8.1 | - |
| Intel | Atom X5-E3930 | - |
| Intel | Atom X5-E3940 | - |
| Intel | Atom X7-E3950 | - |
| Intel | Celeron J1750 | - |
| Intel | Celeron J1800 | - |
| Intel | Celeron J1850 | - |
| Intel | Celeron J1900 | - |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/security-center/advisory/intel-sa-00355.PatchVendor Advisory
- https://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/security-center/advisory/intel-sa-00360.Vendor Advisory
- https://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/security-center/advisory/intel-sa-00355.PatchVendor Advisory
- https://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/security-center/advisory/intel-sa-00360.Vendor Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2020-0559?
CVE-2020-0559 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.8 (HIGH). Insecure inherited permissions in some Intel(R) PROSet/Wireless WiFi products on Windows* 7 and 8.1 before version 21.40.5.1 may allow an authenticated user to potentially enable escalation of privile...
How severe is CVE-2020-0559?
CVE-2020-0559 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-2020-0559?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Intel Ac 3165 Firmware, Intel Ac 3168 Firmware, Intel Ac 7265 Firmware, Intel Ac 8260 Firmware, Intel Ac 8265 Firmware.