What is CVE-2018-12175?

CVE-2018-12175 is a high-severity vulnerability in Intel Distribution_for_python, classified under Incorrect Default Permissions. CVSS score: 7.8/10. Published 2018-09-12.

How severe is CVE-2018-12175?

High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 7.8 out of 10.

Vulnerability in Intel Distribution_for_python

CVE-2018-12175

Default install directory permissions in Intel Distribution for Python (IDP) version 2018 may allow an unprivileged user to escalate privileges via local access.

EPSS: 0.003 (19.2th 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 Distribution_for_python — versions 2018
Intel Corporation Intel(r) Distribution For Python 2018 — versions Intel(R) Distribution for Python 2018 downloaded before Aug 6, 2018.

Weakness classification (CWE)

CWE-276 — Incorrect Default Permissions

References

secure@intel.com (x_refsource_CONFIRM, Vendor Advisory)

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2018-12175?: CVE-2018-12175 is a high-severity vulnerability in Intel Distribution_for_python, classified under Incorrect Default Permissions. CVSS score: 7.8/10. Published 2018-09-12.
How severe is CVE-2018-12175?: High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 7.8 out of 10.