What is CVE-2018-18098?

CVE-2018-18098 is a high-severity vulnerability in Intel Sgx_platform_software, classified under Incorrect Permission Assignment for Critical Resource. CVSS score: 7.3/10. Published 2019-01-10.

How severe is CVE-2018-18098?

High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 7.3 out of 10.

Is CVE-2018-18098 known to be exploited?

2 public proof-of-concept repositories are indexed. Not currently listed in the CISA KEV catalog.

Vulnerability in Intel Sgx_platform_software

CVE-2018-18098

Improper file verification in install routine for Intel(R) SGX SDK and Platform Software for Windows before 2.2.100 may allow an escalation of privilege via local access.

EPSS: 0.003 (19.3th percentile) — read the EPSS interpretation.

CVSS v3 metric

CVSS v3 base score 7.3 (High). Vector: CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H.

Affected products

Intel Sgx_platform_software
Intel Sgx_sdk
Intel Corporation Intel(r) Sgx Sdk And Platform Software For Windows — versions before 2.2.100.
Microsoft Windows

Weakness classification (CWE)

CWE-732 — Incorrect Permission Assignment for Critical Resource

Public proof-of-concept exploits

References

secure@intel.com (x_refsource_CONFIRM, Patch, Vendor Advisory)

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2018-18098?: CVE-2018-18098 is a high-severity vulnerability in Intel Sgx_platform_software, classified under Incorrect Permission Assignment for Critical Resource. CVSS score: 7.3/10. Published 2019-01-10.
How severe is CVE-2018-18098?: High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 7.3 out of 10.
Is CVE-2018-18098 known to be exploited?: 2 public proof-of-concept repositories are indexed. Not currently listed in the CISA KEV catalog.