Vulnerability in Intel Computing_improvement_program

CVE-2018-12168

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.

EPSS: 0.003 (26.5th percentile) — read the EPSS interpretation.

CVSS v3 metric

CVSS v3 base score 7.8 (High). Vector: CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H.

Affected products

Weakness classification (CWE)

References

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2018-12168?
CVE-2018-12168 is a high-severity vulnerability in Intel Computing_improvement_program, classified under Incorrect Permission Assignment for Critical Resource. CVSS score: 7.8/10. Published 2018-09-12.
How severe is CVE-2018-12168?
High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 7.8 out of 10.