CVE-2018-12177

Description

Improper directory permissions in the ZeroConfig service in Intel(R) PROSet/Wireless WiFi Software before version 20.90.0.7 may allow an authorized user to potentially enable escalation of privilege via local access.

Category

7.8
CVSS
Severity: High
CVSS 3.0 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 0.04%
Vendor Advisory intel.com
Affected: Intel Corporation Intel(R) PROSet/Wireless WiFi Software
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/security-center/advisory/INTEL-SA-00182.html patch vendor advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2018-12177?
CVE-2018-12177 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2018-12177?
To fix CVE-2018-12177, 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-2018-12177 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2018-12177 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-2018-12177?
CVE-2018-12177 affects Intel Corporation Intel(R) PROSet/Wireless WiFi Software.
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