CVE-2018-12168

Description

Privilege escalation in file permissions in Intel Computing Improvement Program before version 2.2.0.03942 may allow an authenticated user to potentially execute code as administrator via local access.

Category

7.8
CVSS
Severity: High
CVSS 3.0 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 0.03%
Vendor Advisory intel.com
Affected: Intel Corporation Intel(R) Computing Improvement Program
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/security-center/advisory/intel-sa-00165.html vendor advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2018-12168?
CVE-2018-12168 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2018-12168?
To fix CVE-2018-12168, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2018-12168 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2018-12168 is being actively exploited. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~0% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2018-12168?
CVE-2018-12168 affects Intel Corporation Intel(R) Computing Improvement Program.
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