Improper Access Control in Intel PROSet/Wireless WiFi Software

CVE-2026-20741

What is CVE-2026-20741?

The Intel PROSet/Wireless WiFi Software is susceptible to an improper access control vulnerability within its device drivers. This weakness could allow unprivileged software adversaries to exploit it, potentially leading to a denial of service scenario. The vulnerability does not require authenticated access, enabling local attacks that may occur without the attacker possessing internal knowledge of the system. Although there is no direct impact on data confidentiality or integrity, the availability of the system could be compromised, resulting in significant operational disruptions.

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