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5.5

Intel PROSet Wireless command line may cause crash

CVE-2018-12159 · published 7 years ago
Summary

The command-line tool in Intel PROSet Wireless version 20.50 and earlier can overflow its memory, which could let a logged‑in user cause the program to stop working. This could disrupt network connectivity for that computer. Apply the latest update from Intel or restrict local access to the command line to prevent the problem.

What to do

The CVE record does not list a fixed version. Check the vendor's site or the advisory links below - a fix may already be released.

Affected software
VendorProductAffected versions
intel proset\/wireless <= 20.50
cpe:2.3:a:intel:proset\/wireless:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
Original advisory text
Buffer overflow in the command-line interface for Intel(R) PROSet Wireless v20.50 and before may allow an authenticated user to potentially enable denial of service via local access.
Buffer overflow in the command-line interface for Intel(R) PROSet Wireless v20.50 and before may allow an authenticated user to potentially enable denial of service via local access.
References
Fix within
Internet-facing 60 days
Internal At next upgrade
  • Not known to be exploited
  • Needs hands-on effort to exploit (estimated)
  • Gives an attacker partial control (estimated)
Severity
5.5 Medium
Exploitation
<1% chance of attack within 30 days
Type
CWE-119Buffer Overflow
Timeline
Published18 Feb 2019
Updated3 Nov 2026
First seen29 Sep 2026
Sources
CVE-2018-12159 · NVD
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