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
- Intel Computing_improvement_program
- Intel Corporation Intel(r) Computing Improvement Program — versions Versions before 2.2.0.03942.
Weakness classification (CWE)
References
- secure@intel.com (x_refsource_CONFIRM, Vendor Advisory)
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.