CVE-2019-11153 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

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

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-2019-11153?

CVE-2019-11153 is a high-severity memory corruption vulnerability in Intel Proset\/Wireless Wifi, 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) PROSet/Wireless WiFi Software extension DLL before version 21.40 may allow an authenticated user to potentially enable escalation of privilege, information disclosure and a denial of service via local access.

Weakness: CWE-787

Which versions are affected by CVE-2019-11153?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Intel Proset\/Wireless Wifi.

How do I fix CVE-2019-11153?

No fix has been published for CVE-2019-11153 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-2019-11153 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2019-11153 in the wild and no public exploit code.

All Intel Proset\/Wireless Wifi vulnerabilities

Sources

Also known as GHSA-mjmv-8qhx-gjhx.