CVE-2019-11153 : Security Advisory and Response

Intel(R) PROSet/Wireless WiFi Software extension DLL Vulnerabilities

Understanding CVE-2019-11153

What is CVE-2019-11153?

The Intel(R) PROSet/Wireless WiFi Software extension DLL, when its version is earlier than 21.40, contains vulnerabilities related to memory corruption. These vulnerabilities could be exploited by an authenticated user with local access to achieve privilege escalation, unauthorized information access, or cause a denial of service.

The Impact of CVE-2019-11153

The vulnerabilities in Intel(R) PROSet/Wireless WiFi Software extension DLL could lead to:

Escalation of privilege
Unauthorized access to information
Denial of service

Technical Details of CVE-2019-11153

Vulnerability Description

The memory corruption issues in Intel(R) PROSet/Wireless WiFi Software extension DLL before version 21.40 may allow an authenticated user to enable privilege escalation, information disclosure, and denial of service through local access.

Affected Systems and Versions

Product: Intel(R) WIFI Drivers and Intel(R) PROSet/Wireless WiFi Software extension DLL
Versions: Earlier than 21.40

Exploitation Mechanism

The vulnerabilities can be exploited by an authenticated user with local access.

Mitigation and Prevention

Immediate Steps to Take

Update Intel(R) PROSet/Wireless WiFi Software extension DLL to version 21.40 or later
Monitor for any unauthorized access or privilege escalation attempts

Long-Term Security Practices

Regularly update software and firmware to the latest versions
Implement the principle of least privilege to restrict user access

Patching and Updates

Apply patches and updates provided by Intel to address the vulnerabilities