VDB-159801 · CVE-2020-8689 · GCVE-0-2020-8689

Intel Wireless for Open Source up to 1.4 memory corruption

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability was found in Intel Wireless for Open Source up to 1.4. It has been classified as problematic. This issue affects some unknown processing. Performing a manipulation results in memory corruption. This vulnerability is identified as CVE-2020-8689. The attack can only be performed from the local network. There is not any exploit available. Upgrading the affected component is recommended.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in Intel Wireless for Open Source up to 1.4. It has been classified as problematic. This affects an unknown code block. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a memory corruption vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-119. The product performs operations on a memory buffer, but it can read from or write to a memory location that is outside of the intended boundary of the buffer. This is going to have an impact on availability. The summary by CVE is:

Improper buffer restrictions in the Intel(R) Wireless for Open Source before version 1.5 may allow an unauthenticated user to potentially enable denial of service via adjacent access.

The weakness was released 08/13/2020 (Website). The advisory is shared at intel.com. This vulnerability is uniquely identified as CVE-2020-8689 since 02/06/2020. Access to the local network is required for this attack. No form of authentication is needed for exploitation. Neither technical details nor an exploit are publicly available.

Upgrading to version 1.5 eliminates this vulnerability.

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Productinfo

Vendor

Intel

Name

Wireless for Open Source

Version

License

commercial

Website

Vendor: https://www.intel.com/

CPE 2.3info

CPE 2.2info

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CVSSv3info

VulDB Meta Base Score: 5.4
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 5.3

VulDB Base Score: 4.3
VulDB Temp Score: 4.1
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NVD Base Score: 6.5
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Exploitinginfo

Class: Memory corruption
CWE: CWE-119
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Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Partially

Availability: 🔍
Status: Not defined

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Threat Intelligenceinfo

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
Status: 🔍

0-Day Time: 🔍

Upgrade: Wireless for Open Source 1.5

Timelineinfo

02/06/2020 🔍
08/13/2020 +189 days 🔍
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Sourcesinfo

Vendor: intel.com

Advisory: intel.com
Status: Not defined

CVE: CVE-2020-8689 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2020-8689
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-159801

Entryinfo

Created: 08/13/2020 14:45
Updated: 08/13/2020 14:50
Changes: 08/13/2020 14:45 (38), 08/13/2020 14:50 (17)
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