Privilege escalation in Intel Rapid Storage Technology
CVE-2018-3635
Insufficient input validation in installer in Intel Rapid Store Technology (RST) before version 16.7 may allow an unprivileged user to potentially elevate privileges or cause an installer denial of service via local access.
Vulnerability class: Privilege Escalation
EPSS: 0.004 (31.0th percentile) — read the EPSS interpretation.
CVSS v3 metric
CVSS v3 base score 7.8 (High). Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H.
Affected products
- Intel Rapid_storage_technology
- Intel Corporation Rapid Store Technology — versions versions before 16.7
Weakness classification (CWE)
References
- secure@intel.com (VDB Entry, Third Party Advisory, vdb-entry, x_refsource_BID)
- secure@intel.com (x_refsource_CONFIRM, Vendor Advisory)
- secure@intel.com (mailing-list, x_refsource_FULLDISC, Mailing List, Third Party Advisory)
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2018-3635?
- CVE-2018-3635 is a high-severity vulnerability in Intel Rapid Storage Technology, classified under Improper Privilege Management. CVSS score: 7.8/10. Published 2018-11-14.
- How severe is CVE-2018-3635?
- High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 7.8 out of 10.