CVE-2019-11151 Memory corruption in Intel(R) WIFI Drivers and Intel(R) PROSet/Wireless WiFi Software extension DLL

High 7.8 Published 14 Nov 2019 Updated 4 Aug 2024

Privileged local attackers can exploit memory corruption in Intel WiFi drivers to escalate privileges, cause denial of service, or disclose information.

Exploited in the wild: Not known
Login needed: Any signed-in user
Attackable: Local or same network only
Victim action needed: Not needed
Fix: None listed

What is CVE-2019-11151?

CVE-2019-11151 is a high-severity memory corruption vulnerability in Intel(R) WIFI Drivers and Intel(R) PROSet/Wireless WiFi Software extension DLL, published on 14 Nov 2019. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.

Official description

Memory corruption issues in Intel(R) WIFI Drivers before version 21.40 may allow a privileged user to potentially enable escalation of privilege, denial of service, and information disclosure via local access.

Weakness: CWE-787

Which versions are affected by CVE-2019-11151?

It affects 13 products.

Products include Intel Dual Band Wireless-Ac 3165 Firmware, Intel Dual Band Wireless-Ac 3168 Firmware, Intel Dual Band Wireless-Ac 7265 Firmware, Intel Dual Band Wireless-Ac 8260 Firmware, Intel Dual Band Wireless-Ac 8265 Firmware, Intel Dual Band Wireless-N 7265 Firmware and 7 more.

How do I fix CVE-2019-11151?

No fix has been published for CVE-2019-11151 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Upgrade to the fixed version. Memory-safe languages, compiler hardening and fuzzing prevent most new cases. More about Memory corruption.

Is CVE-2019-11151 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2019-11151 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-52qr-28j9-p9j3.