CVE-2025-20062
📋 TL;DR
A use-after-free vulnerability in Intel PROSet/Wireless WiFi Software for Windows allows an unauthenticated attacker on the same network to potentially cause denial of service. This affects users running vulnerable versions of Intel wireless software on Windows systems. The attacker must be within wireless range or on the same local network segment.
💻 Affected Systems
- Intel PROSet/Wireless WiFi Software for Windows
📦 What is this software?
⚠️ Risk & Real-World Impact
Worst Case
Complete system crash or kernel panic requiring physical reboot, potentially disrupting critical operations on affected devices.
Likely Case
Temporary wireless connectivity loss or system instability requiring user intervention to restore functionality.
If Mitigated
Minimal impact with proper network segmentation and updated software, possibly brief service interruption.
🎯 Exploit Status
Exploitation requires adjacent network access and knowledge of vulnerable systems. No public exploit code known at this time.
🛠️ Fix & Mitigation
✅ Official Fix
Patch Version: 23.100 or later
Vendor Advisory: https://intel.com/content/www/us/en/security-center/advisory/intel-sa-01270.html
Restart Required: Yes
Instructions:
1. Download Intel PROSet/Wireless WiFi Software version 23.100 or later from Intel's website. 2. Run the installer with administrative privileges. 3. Follow on-screen instructions. 4. Restart the system when prompted.
🔧 Temporary Workarounds
Disable Wireless Adapter
windowsTemporarily disable the wireless adapter to prevent exploitation
netsh interface set interface "Wi-Fi" admin=disable
Network Segmentation
allIsolate wireless networks from critical infrastructure
🧯 If You Can't Patch
- Implement strict network segmentation to isolate wireless devices from critical systems
- Deploy network monitoring for unusual wireless traffic patterns and potential exploitation attempts
🔍 How to Verify
Check if Vulnerable:
Check Intel PROSet/Wireless WiFi Software version in Control Panel > Programs and FeaturesCheck Version:
wmic product where "name like 'Intel%PROSet%Wireless%'" get versionVerify Fix Applied:
Verify installed version is 23.100 or later in Programs and Features📡 Detection & Monitoring
Log Indicators:
- System crashes or unexpected reboots
- Wireless adapter driver errors in Event Viewer
- Kernel memory corruption warnings
Network Indicators:
- Unusual wireless traffic patterns
- Malformed network packets targeting wireless adapters
SIEM Query:
EventID=1001 OR EventID=41 OR (Source="Kernel-Power" AND EventID=41) OR (Source="Intel Wireless" AND EventID=1000)