Buffer Overflow Vulnerability in Intel Extreme Tuning Utility
CVE-2018-12149

5.5MEDIUM

Key Information:

Vendor

Intel
Status
Intel(r) Extreme Tuning Utility
Vendor
CVE Published:
12 September 2018

What is CVE-2018-12149?

A buffer overflow vulnerability exists in the Intel Extreme Tuning Utility prior to version 6.4.1.21. This flaw affects the handling of input and may allow an authenticated user to perform actions that could result in a denial of service for the application, especially through local access. To mitigate this risk, users are encouraged to update to the latest version.

Affected Version(s)

Intel(R) Extreme Tuning Utility Versions before 6.4.1.2.

References

https://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/security-center/a...
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CVSS V3.1

Score:
5.5
Severity:
MEDIUM
Confidentiality:
None
Integrity:
None
Availability:
None
Attack Vector:
Local
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
Low
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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