Intel PROSet/Wireless WiFi inadequate encryption

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability labeled as problematic has been found in Intel PROSet and Wireless WiFi. This impacts an unknown function. Executing a manipulation can lead to inadequate encryption. This vulnerability is handled as CVE-2022-21139. The attack can only be done within the local network. There is not any exploit available.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as problematic was found in Intel PROSet and Wireless WiFi (Wireless LAN Software) (the affected version unknown). This vulnerability affects an unknown part. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a inadequate encryption vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-326. The product stores or transmits sensitive data using an encryption scheme that is theoretically sound, but is not strong enough for the level of protection required. As an impact it is known to affect confidentiality. CVE summarizes:

Inadequate encryption strength for some Intel(R) PROSet/Wireless WiFi products may allow an unauthenticated user to potentially enable escalation of privilege via adjacent access.

The weakness was released 08/19/2022 as intel-sa-00621. The advisory is shared for download at intel.com. This vulnerability was named CVE-2022-21139 since 11/30/2021. There are neither technical details nor an exploit publicly available. The current price for an exploit might be approx. USD $0-$5k (estimation calculated on 08/19/2022). The MITRE ATT&CK project declares the attack technique as T1600.

There is no information about possible countermeasures known. It may be suggested to replace the affected object with an alternative product.

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 3.1
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 3.1

VulDB Base Score: 3.1
VulDB Temp Score: 3.1
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Exploitinginfo

Class: Inadequate encryption
CWE: CWE-326 / CWE-310
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Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Partially

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Status: Not defined

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: no mitigation known
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Timelineinfo

11/30/2021 🔍
08/19/2022 +261 days 🔍
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Sourcesinfo

Vendor: intel.com

Advisory: intel-sa-00621
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2022-21139 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2022-21139
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-206776

Entryinfo

Created: 08/19/2022 10:59
Changes: 08/19/2022 10:59 (39)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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