{"id":44244,"date":"2025-05-25T10:35:18","date_gmt":"2025-05-25T10:35:18","guid":{"rendered":""},"modified":"2025-06-16T11:43:05","modified_gmt":"2025-06-16T17:43:05","slug":"cve-2025-20618-stack-based-buffer-overflow-in-intel-proset-wireless-software","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.ameeba.com\/blog\/cve-2025-20618-stack-based-buffer-overflow-in-intel-proset-wireless-software\/","title":{"rendered":"CVE-2025-20618: Stack-Based Buffer Overflow in Intel PROSet\/Wireless Software<\/strong>"},"content":{"rendered":"

Overview<\/strong><\/p>\n

The vulnerability CVE-2025-20618 is a serious flaw identified in some versions of the Intel(R) PROSet\/Wireless WiFi Software for Windows, which may allow a privileged user to potentially cause a denial of service through local access. This vulnerability poses a significant threat to any organization that uses the affected versions of this software, as it can be exploited to compromise the system or even lead to data leakage.
\nGiven the widespread usage of the Intel PROSet\/Wireless WiFi Software, especially in enterprise environments, this vulnerability could have a potentially<\/a> large impact. Its severity cannot be understated, and attention must be given to applying the vendor patch or using a Web Application Firewall (WAF) or Intrusion Detection System (IDS) as a temporary mitigation measure.<\/p>\n

Vulnerability Summary<\/strong><\/p>\n

CVE ID: CVE-2025-20618
\nSeverity: High (7.9)
\nAttack Vector: Local
\nPrivileges Required: High
\nUser Interaction: None
\nImpact: Potential system compromise<\/a> and data leakage<\/p>\n

Affected Products<\/strong><\/p>

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