Vulnerability in Intel System Defense Utility
CVE-2018-3705
Improper directory permissions in the installer for the Intel(R) System Defense Utility (all versions) may allow authenticated users to potentially enable a denial of service via local access.
EPSS: 0.003 (17.1th percentile) — read the EPSS interpretation.
CVSS v3 metric
CVSS v3 base score 5.5 (Medium). Vector: CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H.
Affected products
- Intel System_defense_utility
- Intel Corporation System Defense Utility — versions All versions
Weakness classification (CWE)
Public proof-of-concept exploits
References
- secure@intel.com (x_refsource_CONFIRM, Vendor Advisory)
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2018-3705?
- CVE-2018-3705 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Intel System Defense Utility, classified under Incorrect Permission Assignment for Critical Resource. CVSS score: 5.5/10. Published 2018-12-14.
- How severe is CVE-2018-3705?
- Medium severity. CVSS v3 base score is 5.5 out of 10.
- Is CVE-2018-3705 known to be exploited?
- 1 public proof-of-concept repositories are indexed. Not currently listed in the CISA KEV catalog.