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CVE-2026-20747 Intel CVE debrief

AI-assisted PatchSiren debrief based on the supplied source corpus. The CVE record was published on 2026-08-11T17:17:51.163Z and has not been modified since then. The NVD entry is currently Analyzed. This CVE affects Intel(R) PROSet/Wireless WiFi Software within Ring 2: Device Drivers, potentially allowing a denial of service via adjacent access with low complexity and no user interaction required. Network administrators and teams managing Intel(R) PROSet/Wireless WiFi Software installations should verify system inventory for affected versions and apply vendor remediation. The vulnerability impacts network service availability with a CVSS Score of 7.1 and HIGH severity. Security teams should review compensating controls for exposed systems while remediation is scheduled and verified.

Vendor
Intel
Product
PROSet/Wireless WiFi Software
CVSS
HIGH 7.1
CISA KEV
Not listed in stored evidence
Original CVE published
2026-08-11
Original CVE updated
2026-08-26
Advisory published
2026-08-11
Advisory updated
2026-08-26

Who should care

Network administrators and teams managing Intel(R) PROSet/Wireless WiFi Software installations should verify system inventory for affected versions and apply vendor remediation. Security teams should review compensating controls for exposed systems while remediation is scheduled and verified.

Technical summary

Improper conditions check in Intel(R) PROSet/Wireless WiFi Software within Ring 2: Device Drivers may allow denial of service via adjacent access; CVSS Score 7.1. The vulnerability may impact network service availability. Affected product deployments should be verified for Intel(R) PROSet/Wireless WiFi Software versions and apply vendor remediation from Intel SA-01422 advisory. Network administrators should monitor network service availability and system logs for potential attacks and restrict adjacent access to network services where feasible.

Defensive priority

Network service disruption via adjacent access may occur; verify and apply vendor remediation.

Recommended defensive actions

  • Verify system inventory for affected Intel(R) PROSet/Wireless WiFi Software versions
  • Apply vendor remediation from Intel SA-01422 advisory
  • Monitor network service availability and system logs for potential attacks
  • Restrict adjacent access to network services where feasible
  • Implement compensating controls for network service disruption
  • Review the supplied official advisory or CVE record to validate affected scope, severity, and vendor guidance.
  • Confirm whether affected product deployments exist in managed environments and assign an owner for follow-up.

Evidence notes

Official CVE Program and NVD records indicate improper conditions check in Intel(R) PROSet/Wireless WiFi Software within Ring 2: Device Drivers; verify affected versions and apply vendor advisory. The vulnerability may impact network service availability. Verify system inventory for affected Intel(R) PROSet/Wireless WiFi Software versions and apply vendor remediation from Intel SA-01422 advisory.

Sources and references

Verified primary and authoritative sources

  • CVE-2026-20747 CVE Program record

    Publisher, destination, and source semantics verified

    URL: https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2026-20747

    CVE Program - Official CVE Program record with source-provided CVE metadata.

  • CVE-2026-20747 NVD vulnerability detail

    Publisher, destination, and source semantics verified

    URL: https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-20747

    NIST National Vulnerability Database - Official NIST NVD detail page and source-specific vulnerability assessment.

Supplemental references

Methodology and review provenance

AI-assisted synthesis based on stored public vulnerability evidence. System validation, approval state, and publication status do not by themselves establish human review of this revision. PatchSiren helps prioritize defensive review and does not prove exposure or remediation on any system.