Insufficient access control in the Intel(R) PROSet/Wireless WiFi Software driver before…
Priority LOW 39Published · Updated
Key facts
- Attack vector
- Adjacent network
- Privileges required
- None
- User interaction
- None
- Attack complexity
- Low
- Impact type
- —
- Confidentiality · integrity · availability
- None · None · High
- Fix status
- Partial Red Hat: 10 fixed, 1 without a fix
Attack profile from CVSS 3.0 · NVD. Fix status from CNA and Red Hat.
Summary
Insufficient access control in the Intel(R) PROSet/Wireless WiFi Software driver before version 21.10 may allow an unauthenticated user to potentially enable denial of service via adjacent access.
Why it matters now
EPSS 0.0407 90th percentileScored 2026-11-07
Fix Partial Red Hat: 2 advisoriesRed Hat: 10 fixed, 1 without a fix
SSVC decision points
Not available: CISA has not published SSVC decision points for this record.
Affected products
| Vendor | Product | Affected versions | Fixed in | Status | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| — | Intel® PROSet/Wireless WiFi Software | Please see reference document. | — | No fix listed | CNA |
- Intel® PROSet/Wireless WiFi Software Vendor— Affected Please see reference document. Fixed in — No fix listed CNA
CPE configurations NVD · 6
| CPE | Versions | Role | Vendor |
|---|---|---|---|
| cpe:2.3:a:intel:proset\/wireless_wifi:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | before 21.10 | Vulnerable | Intel |
| cpe:2.3:o:google:chrome_os:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | not specified by NVD | Running on | |
| cpe:2.3:o:linux:linux_kernel:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | not specified by NVD | Running on | Linux |
| cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_10:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | not specified by NVD | Running on | Microsoft |
| cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_7:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | not specified by NVD | Running on | Microsoft |
| cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_8.1:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | not specified by NVD | Running on | Microsoft |
- cpe:2.3:a:intel:proset\/wireless_wifi:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* Versions before 21.10 Vulnerable ·Intel
- cpe:2.3:o:google:chrome_os:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:* Versions not specified by NVD Running on ·Google
- cpe:2.3:o:linux:linux_kernel:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:* Versions not specified by NVD Running on ·Linux
- cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_10:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:* Versions not specified by NVD Running on ·Microsoft
- cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_7:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:* Versions not specified by NVD Running on ·Microsoft
- cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_8.1:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:* Versions not specified by NVD Running on ·Microsoft
Remediation
Red Hat 2 advisories
- RHSA-2021:4687 Released 2021-11-16 · Red Hat rating Importantkernel security update
- Red Hat CodeReady Linux Builder EUS (v. 8.1) kernel-tools-libs-devel-4.18.0-147.57.1.el8_1
- Red Hat Enterprise Linux BaseOS EUS (v. 8.1) bpftool-4.18.0-147.57.1.el8_1, kernel-4.18.0-147.57.1.el8_1, kernel-abi-whitelists-4.18.0-147.57.1.el8_1 +19
- RHSA-2020:3220 Released 2020-07-29 · Red Hat rating Importantkernel security and bug fix update
- Red Hat Enterprise Linux Client (v. 7) bpftool-3.10.0-1127.18.2.el7, kernel-3.10.0-1127.18.2.el7, kernel-abi-whitelists-3.10.0-1127.18.2.el7 +8
- Red Hat Enterprise Linux Client Optional (v. 7) kernel-tools-libs-devel-3.10.0-1127.18.2.el7
- Red Hat Enterprise Linux ComputeNode (v. 7) bpftool-3.10.0-1127.18.2.el7, kernel-3.10.0-1127.18.2.el7, kernel-abi-whitelists-3.10.0-1127.18.2.el7 +8
- Red Hat Enterprise Linux ComputeNode Optional (v. 7) kernel-tools-libs-devel-3.10.0-1127.18.2.el7
- Red Hat Enterprise Linux Server (v. 7) bpftool-3.10.0-1127.18.2.el7, kernel-3.10.0-1127.18.2.el7, kernel-abi-whitelists-3.10.0-1127.18.2.el7 +11
- Red Hat Enterprise Linux Server Optional (v. 7) kernel-debug-devel-3.10.0-1127.18.2.el7, kernel-tools-libs-devel-3.10.0-1127.18.2.el7
- Red Hat Enterprise Linux Workstation (v. 7) bpftool-3.10.0-1127.18.2.el7, kernel-3.10.0-1127.18.2.el7, kernel-abi-whitelists-3.10.0-1127.18.2.el7 +8
- Red Hat Enterprise Linux Workstation Optional (v. 7) kernel-tools-libs-devel-3.10.0-1127.18.2.el7
Vendor assessments
Red Hat
Red Hat rating: Low. Red Hat's page for this CVE →
| Product | Status | Plan or fix |
|---|---|---|
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux 6 | Affected | No fix planned: Out of support scope |
| Red Hat CodeReady Linux Builder EUS (v. 8.1) | Fixed | RHSA-2021:4687 |
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux BaseOS EUS (v. 8.1) | Fixed | RHSA-2021:4687 |
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux Client (v. 7) | Fixed | RHSA-2020:3220 |
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux Client Optional (v. 7) | Fixed | RHSA-2020:3220 |
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux ComputeNode (v. 7) | Fixed | RHSA-2020:3220 |
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux ComputeNode Optional (v. 7) | Fixed | RHSA-2020:3220 |
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux Server (v. 7) | Fixed | RHSA-2020:3220 |
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux Server Optional (v. 7) | Fixed | RHSA-2020:3220 |
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux Workstation (v. 7) | Fixed | RHSA-2020:3220 |
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux Workstation Optional (v. 7) | Fixed | RHSA-2020:3220 |
Not affected: 3 products
- Red Hat Enterprise Linux 7
- Red Hat Enterprise Linux 8
- Red Hat Enterprise Linux 9
Timeline
- 2026-10-02 Threatist record created from CVE-2019-0136
- 2026-10-03 Alias added: GHSA-r8fm-9v68-7r2j
References
Advisory 6
Other 6
- https://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/security-center/advisory/intel-sa-00232.html
- [debian-lts-announce] 20190914 [SECURITY] [DLA 1919-1] linux-4.9 security update
- [debian-lts-announce] 20190915 [SECURITY] [DLA 1919-2] linux-4.9 security update
- [debian-lts-announce] 20190925 [SECURITY] [DLA 1930-1] linux security update
- http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/154951/Kernel-Live-Patch-Security-Notice-LSN-0058-1.html
- [debian-lts-announce] 20200302 [SECURITY] [DLA 2114-1] linux-4.9 security update
More Intel Proset/wireless Wifi vulnerabilities
- TI-2020-09842 Insufficient control flow management in some Intel(R) PROSet/Wireless WiFi products… CVSS 3.1HIGH 8.8
- TI-2026-20096 Stack-based buffer overflow in Intel PROSet/Wireless WiFi Software for Windows CVSS 4.0HIGH 8.3
- TI-2026-16824 Improper access control in Intel PROSet/Wireless WiFi Software for Windows CVSS 4.0HIGH 8.4
- TI-2026-16814 Improper check for unusual conditions in Intel PROSet/Wireless WiFi Software CVSS 4.0HIGH 8.3
- TI-2026-16774 NULL pointer dereference in Intel PROSet/Wireless WiFi Software for Windows CVSS 4.0HIGH 8.3
- TI-2025-14344 Improper input validation in Intel PROSet/Wireless WiFi Software for Windows CVSS 4.0HIGH 8.3
Sources
- CVE-2019-0136 · CVE Program
- CVE-2019-0136 · NVD
- FIRST EPSS
- GHSA-r8fm-9v68-7r2j · GitHub Advisory Database · CC BY 4.0
- CVE-2019-0136 · Red Hat security data · CC BY 4.0
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