VDB-93979 · CVE-2016-8104 · BID 95017

Intel PROSet/Wireless Software up to 19.20.2 iframewrk.exe memory corruption

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability marked as problematic has been reported in Intel PROSet and Wireless Software up to 19.20.2. The affected element is an unknown function of the file iframewrk.exe. This manipulation causes memory corruption. The identification of this vulnerability is CVE-2016-8104. The attack can only be executed locally. There is no exploit available. It is suggested to upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as problematic was found in Intel PROSet and Wireless Software up to 19.20.2. Affected by this vulnerability is an unknown code of the file iframewrk.exe. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a memory corruption vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is 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. As an impact it is known to affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The summary by CVE is:

Buffer overflow in Intel PROSet/Wireless Software and Drivers in versions before 19.20.3 allows a local user to crash iframewrk.exe causing a potential denial of service.

The bug was discovered 12/07/2016. The weakness was shared 12/08/2016 (Website). It is possible to read the advisory at securityfocus.com. This vulnerability is known as CVE-2016-8104 since 09/09/2016. The exploitation appears to be easy. Attacking locally is a requirement. A single authentication is needed for exploitation. Technical details of the vulnerability are known, but there is no available exploit.

The vulnerability was handled as a non-public zero-day exploit for at least 1 days. During that time the estimated underground price was around $5k-$25k.

Upgrading to version 19.20.3 eliminates this vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the vulnerability database at SecurityFocus (BID 95017†). Statistical analysis made it clear that VulDB provides the best quality for vulnerability data.

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Exploitinginfo

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

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: PROSet/Wireless Software 19.20.3

Timelineinfo

09/09/2016 🔍
12/07/2016 +89 days 🔍
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12/08/2016 +1 days 🔍
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12/09/2016 +1 days 🔍
08/24/2019 +988 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: intel.com

Advisory: securityfocus.com⛔
Status: Not defined
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CVE: CVE-2016-8104 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2016-8104
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-93979
SecurityFocus: 95017 - Intel PROSet/Wireless Software and Drivers CVE-2016-8104 Local Buffer Overflow Vulnerability

Entryinfo

Created: 12/09/2016 07:48
Updated: 08/24/2019 13:03
Changes: 12/09/2016 07:48 (59), 08/24/2019 13:03 (5)
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Cache ID: 216:A6A:103

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