What is CVE-2018-18094?

CVE-2018-18094 is a high-severity vulnerability in Intel Media_sdk, classified under Incorrect Permission Assignment for Critical Resource. CVSS score: 7.8/10. Published 2019-04-17.

How severe is CVE-2018-18094?

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

Vulnerability in Intel Media_sdk

CVE-2018-18094

Improper directory permissions in installer for Intel(R) Media SDK before 2018 R2.1 may allow an authenticated user to potentially enable escalation of privilege via local access.

EPSS: 0.003 (24.7th 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 Media_sdk — versions 2017, 2018
N/a Intel(r) Media Sdk Advisory — versions Versions before 2018 R2.1.

Weakness classification (CWE)

CWE-732 — Incorrect Permission Assignment for Critical Resource

References

secure@intel.com (x_refsource_CONFIRM, Patch, Vendor Advisory)
secure@intel.com (VDB Entry, Third Party Advisory, vdb-entry, x_refsource_BID)

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2018-18094?: CVE-2018-18094 is a high-severity vulnerability in Intel Media_sdk, classified under Incorrect Permission Assignment for Critical Resource. CVSS score: 7.8/10. Published 2019-04-17.
How severe is CVE-2018-18094?: High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 7.8 out of 10.