Out-of-bounds Read in Intel PROSet/Wireless WiFi Software
CVE-2026-20749

7.2HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor

Intel
Status
Intel(r) Proset/wireless Wifi Software
Vendor
CVE Published:
11 August 2026

What is CVE-2026-20749?

An out-of-bounds read vulnerability exists in some versions of Intel's PROSet/Wireless WiFi Software. This flaw can permit a network adversary to escalate privileges without authentication. Exploitation may allow an attacker with adjacent access to execute a low-complexity attack, which requires no user interaction or special internal knowledge. The impact of this vulnerability includes potential threats to system confidentiality, integrity, and availability, posing significant risks to affected systems.

Affected Version(s)

Intel(R) PROSet/Wireless WiFi Software See references

References

https://intel.com/content/www/us/en/security-center/advis...

CVSS V4

Score:
7.2
Severity:
HIGH
Confidentiality:
Low
Integrity:
Low
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Adjacent Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Attack Required:
None
Privileges Required:
Undefined
User Interaction:
None

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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