Security readout for executives and security teams
Plain-English summary
CVE-2018-12159 is a local denial-of-service risk in Intel PROSet Wireless. An already-authenticated user with local access may be able to crash or disrupt affected systems. It is not described as remote compromise, and the provided sources do not show active exploitation.
Executive priority
Treat this as a targeted endpoint hygiene issue, not an internet-wide emergency. Prioritize systems with shared users, privileged local access, or operational importance, and verify remediation through normal endpoint management.
Technical view
The CVE describes a buffer overflow in the command-line interface for Intel PROSet Wireless v20.50 and earlier. The stated impact is potential denial of service via local access by an authenticated user. The source bundle does not provide CVSS, CWE, or detailed remediation content.
Likely exposure
Exposure is likely limited to endpoints running Intel PROSet Wireless v20.50 or earlier where local authenticated users can access the affected command-line interface.
Exploitation context
The provided sources do not indicate CISA KEV listing or active exploitation. The described attacker position is local and authenticated, which lowers broad external risk but can matter on shared or high-value endpoints.
Researcher notes
Evidence is sparse in the provided bundle. The affected component, access vector, and impact are stated, but CVSS, CWE, fixed version details, and proof of exploitation are absent. Avoid assuming broader impact without Intel advisory details.
Mitigation direction
- Inventory endpoints for Intel PROSet Wireless v20.50 or earlier.
- Review Intel advisory INTEL-SA-00169 for vendor-approved remediation.
- Update or remove affected software where vendor guidance supports it.
- Limit local interactive access on systems where the software remains installed.
Validation and detection
- Confirm whether Intel PROSet Wireless is installed on managed endpoints.
- Record installed versions and flag v20.50 or earlier.
- Check whether vendor remediation from INTEL-SA-00169 has been applied.
- Review endpoint instability reports that align with local denial-of-service behavior.
Public sources used
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Open ATT&CK lookup- Severity
- Unknown
- CVSS
- Not scored
- Known Exploited
- No
- Published
CNA and ADP enrichment extracted from CVE v5
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CVSS and timeline data
No CVSS vectors or timeline events were available in the normalized CVE source material.
Source materials
- CVE List V5 sourceCVE List V5
- https://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/security-center/advisory/INTEL-SA-00169.htmlCVE reference · x_refsource_CONFIRM
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