CVE-2018-12177: intel corporation intel(r) proset/wireless wifi software
CVSS: 7.8v3.0HighModified
Published 10-01-2019Last modified 16-09-2024
Vulnerability summary
CVE-2018-12177 is a high (CVSS 7.8) vulnerability in intel corporation intel(r) proset/wireless wifi software. EPSS estimates a 0.28% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 18.9% of scored vulnerabilities.
CVSS score
7.8/10
010
High · v3.0 (NVD)EPSS score
0.28%
0%100%
Low · 0.00 pp in 30 daysKEVNot listedIn no KEV catalog
RansomwareNone recordedNo known use recorded
Public exploits0No public exploits recorded
Timeline
- 10-01-2019PublishedVulnerability first disclosed.
- 16-09-2024Last modifiedVulnerability information updated.
Description
Improper directory permissions in the ZeroConfig service in Intel(R) PROSet/Wireless WiFi Software before version 20.90.0.7 may allow an authorized user to potentially enable escalation of privilege 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
Medium 4.6Preferred score · NVD (NIST)
AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:PSourcesSingle source
EPSS trend
Probability
0.28%
Chance of exploitation in the next 30 days
Percentile
19%
Versus all other CVEs
30-day change
0.00 pp
From 0.28% on 20-09-2026
20-09-202620-10-2026
EPSS score0.28%
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
- proset\/wireless_software< 20.90.0.7
Intel corporation1 product
- intel(r) proset/wireless wifi software< 20.90.0.7.
2 vendors · 2 products
References
1 links- www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/security-center/advisory/INTEL-SA-00182.htmlX Refsource CONFIRMPatchVendor Advisory