CVE-2020-12313 : Security Advisory and Response

Intel(R) PROSet/Wireless WiFi products before version 21.110 have an insufficient control flow management vulnerability that could lead to privilege escalation.

Understanding CVE-2020-12313

This CVE identifies a security flaw in Intel(R) PROSet/Wireless WiFi products that could allow unauthorized users to escalate privileges.

What is CVE-2020-12313?

The vulnerability in Intel(R) PROSet/Wireless WiFi products before version 21.110 enables unauthenticated users to potentially escalate privileges through adjacent access.

The Impact of CVE-2020-12313

The vulnerability may result in unauthorized users gaining elevated privileges on affected systems, posing a significant security risk.

Technical Details of CVE-2020-12313

This section provides detailed technical information about the CVE.

Vulnerability Description

The vulnerability arises from insufficient control flow management in Intel(R) PROSet/Wireless WiFi products before version 21.110.

Affected Systems and Versions

Product: Intel(R) PROSet/Wireless WiFi
Vendor: Not applicable
Versions Affected: Before version 21.110

Exploitation Mechanism

Unauthorized users can exploit this vulnerability to potentially escalate their privileges through adjacent access.

Mitigation and Prevention

Protect your systems from CVE-2020-12313 with these mitigation strategies.

Immediate Steps to Take

Apply security patches provided by Intel promptly.
Monitor for any unauthorized access or privilege escalation attempts.
Implement network segmentation to limit the impact of potential attacks.

Long-Term Security Practices

Regularly update and patch all software and firmware to address security vulnerabilities.
Conduct security training for users to raise awareness of social engineering tactics.

Patching and Updates

Ensure that all Intel(R) PROSet/Wireless WiFi products are updated to version 21.110 or newer to mitigate the vulnerability.