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HIGH · 8.1

CVE-2020-17497

eapol.c in iNet wireless daemon (IWD) through 1.8 allows attackers to trigger a PTK reinstallation by retransmitting EAPOL Msg4/4.

Vulnerability Description

eapol.c in iNet wireless daemon (IWD) through 1.8 allows attackers to trigger a PTK reinstallation by retransmitting EAPOL Msg4/4.

CVSS Score

8.1

HIGH

CVSS:3.1/AV:A/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:N
Attack Vector
ADJACENT_NETWORK
Attack Complexity
LOW
Privileges Required
NONE
User Interaction
NONE
Scope
UNCHANGED
Confidentiality
HIGH
Integrity
HIGH
Availability
NONE

Affected Products

VendorProductVersions
IntelInet Wireless Daemon<= 1.8

References

FAQ

What is CVE-2020-17497?

CVE-2020-17497 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 8.1 (HIGH). eapol.c in iNet wireless daemon (IWD) through 1.8 allows attackers to trigger a PTK reinstallation by retransmitting EAPOL Msg4/4.

How severe is CVE-2020-17497?

CVE-2020-17497 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 8.1/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2020-17497?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Intel Inet Wireless Daemon.