Out-of-Bounds Read Vulnerability in Intel PROSet/Wireless WiFi Software for Windows

CVE-2026-20778

What is CVE-2026-20778?

An out-of-bounds read vulnerability exists in the Intel PROSet/Wireless WiFi Software for Windows, specifically within Ring 0: Kernel. This vulnerability allows an unprivileged software adversary to exploit a high complexity attack, which may lead to a denial of service. The attack can occur without the need for user interaction and can be executed via adjacent access, leveraging a set of specific conditions without requiring specialized internal knowledge. As a result, this vulnerability poses a significant threat to system availability.

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