CVE-2020-0557: intel proset\/wireless_wifi
CVSS: 7.8v3.1HighModified
Published 15-04-2020Last modified 04-08-2024
Vulnerability summary
CVE-2020-0557 is a high (CVSS 7.8) vulnerability in intel proset\/wireless_wifi. EPSS estimates a 0.40% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 32.2% of scored vulnerabilities.
CVSS score
7.8/10
010
High · v3.1 (NVD)EPSS score
0.40%
0%100%
Low · 0.00 pp in 30 daysKEVNot listedIn no KEV catalog
RansomwareNone recordedNo known use recorded
Public exploits0No public exploits recorded
Timeline
- 15-04-2020PublishedVulnerability first disclosed.
- 04-08-2024Last modifiedVulnerability information updated.
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 metrics
2 scores · 1 source · 2 versionsHigh 7.8Preferred score · NVD (NIST)
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:HSourcesSingle source
Medium 4.6Preferred score · NVD (NIST)
AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:PSourcesSingle source
EPSS trend
Probability
0.40%
Chance of exploitation in the next 30 days
Percentile
32%
Versus all other CVEs
30-day change
0.00 pp
From 0.40% on 20-09-2026
20-09-202620-10-2026
EPSS score0.40%
Known exploited
Compare KEV catalogsNot in any of the 3 tracked catalogs.
Public exploits
0 foundNo public exploits indexed.
Weaknesses
CWE · root causeAffected systems
Intel1 product
- proset\/wireless_wifi< 21.70.0.6 | < 20.70.16.4 | < 19.51.27.1
1 vendor · 1 product
References
1 links- www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/security-center/advisory/intel-sa-00338.htmlX Refsource MISCVendor Advisory