CVE-2020-0558

Name: CVE-2020-0558
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2020-04-15T17:15:14+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 6.5/10EPSS 0.61%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2020-0558 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 6.5/10 on the CVSS scale. Improper buffer restrictions in kernel mode driver for Intel(R) PROSet/Wireless WiFi products before version 21.70 on Windows 10 may allow an unprivileged user to potentially enable denial of service via adjacent access.. EPSS estimates a 0.61% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Improper buffer restrictions in kernel mode driver for Intel(R) PROSet/Wireless WiFi products before version 21.70 on Windows 10 may allow an unprivileged user to potentially enable denial of service via adjacent access.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

6.5/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:A/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H

EPSS Probability

0.61%

44.5th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Intel	Proset\/Wireless Wifi	< 21.70.0.6
Intel	Proset\/Wireless Wifi	< 20.70.16.4
Intel	Proset\/Wireless Wifi	< 19.51.27.1

References

https://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/security-center/advisory/intel-sa-00338.htmlVendor Advisory
https://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/security-center/advisory/intel-sa-00338.htmlVendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Apr 15, 2020
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2020-0558?

How severe is CVE-2020-0558?

CVE-2020-0558 has a CVSS score of 6.5/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.61% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2020-0558?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST