Privilege Escalation in Intel Computing Improvement Program
CVE-2018-12168

7.8HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor

Intel
Status
Intel(r) Computing Improvement Program
Vendor
CVE Published:
12 September 2018

What is CVE-2018-12168?

The Intel Computing Improvement Program prior to version 2.2.0.03942 is susceptible to a vulnerability that enables authenticated users to gain administrator-level access through improper file permissions. This flaw could potentially allow local users to execute code with elevated privileges, posing security risks to affected systems.

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Affected Version(s)

Intel(R) Computing Improvement Program Versions before 2.2.0.03942.

References

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

Score:
7.8
Severity:
HIGH
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
High
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Local
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
Low
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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