CVE-2018-12168: intel corporation intel(r) computing improvement program
CVSS: 7.8v3.0HighModified
Published 12-09-2018Last modified 16-09-2024
Vulnerability summary
CVE-2018-12168 is a high (CVSS 7.8) vulnerability in intel corporation intel(r) computing improvement program. EPSS estimates a 0.35% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 26.7% of scored vulnerabilities.
CVSS score
7.8/10
010
High · v3.0 (NVD)EPSS score
0.35%
0%100%
Low · 0.00 pp in 30 daysKEVNot listedIn no KEV catalog
RansomwareNone recordedNo known use recorded
Public exploits0No public exploits recorded
Timeline
- 12-09-2018PublishedVulnerability first disclosed.
- 16-09-2024Last modifiedVulnerability information updated.
Description
Privilege escalation in file permissions in Intel Computing Improvement Program before version 2.2.0.03942 may allow an authenticated user to potentially execute code as administrator via local access.
CVSS metrics
2 scores · 1 source · 2 versionsHigh 7.8Preferred score · NVD (NIST)
CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:HSourcesSingle source
High 7.2Preferred score · NVD (NIST)
AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:CSourcesSingle source
EPSS trend
Probability
0.35%
Chance of exploitation in the next 30 days
Percentile
27%
Versus all other CVEs
30-day change
0.00 pp
From 0.35% on 20-09-2026
20-09-202620-10-2026
EPSS score0.35%
Known exploited
Compare KEV catalogsNot in any of the 3 tracked catalogs.
Public exploits
0 foundNo public exploits indexed.
Weaknesses
CWE · root causeAffected systems
Intel1 product
- computing_improvement_program< 2.2.0.03942
Intel corporation1 product
- intel(r) computing improvement programVersions before 2.2.0.03942.
2 vendors · 2 products
References
1 links- www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/security-center/advisory/intel-sa-00165.htmlX Refsource CONFIRMVendor Advisory