CVE-2018-3700: intel usb_3.0_extensible_host_controller_driver Code Injection
CVSS: 6.7v3.0MediumModified
Published 18-02-2019Last modified 16-09-2024
Vulnerability summary
CVE-2018-3700 is a medium (CVSS 6.7) Code Injection vulnerability in intel usb_3.0_extensible_host_controller_driver. EPSS estimates a 0.51% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 42.6% of scored vulnerabilities.
CVSS score
6.7/10
010
Medium · v3.0 (NVD)EPSS score
0.51%
0%100%
Low · -0.05 pp in 30 daysKEVNot listedIn no KEV catalog
RansomwareNone recordedNo known use recorded
Public exploits0No public exploits recorded
Timeline
- 18-02-2019PublishedVulnerability first disclosed.
- 16-09-2024Last modifiedVulnerability information updated.
Description
Code injection vulnerability in the installer for Intel(R) USB 3.0 eXtensible Host Controller Driver for Microsoft Windows 7 before version 5.0.4.43v2 may allow a user to potentially enable escalation of privilege via local access.
CVSS metrics
2 scores · 1 source · 2 versionsMedium 6.7Preferred score · NVD (NIST)
CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:H/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
0.51%
Chance of exploitation in the next 30 days
Percentile
43%
Versus all other CVEs
30-day change
-0.05 pp
From 0.56% on 21-09-2026
21-09-202621-10-2026
EPSS score0.51%
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
- usb_3.0_extensible_host_controller_driver< 5.0.4.43v2
1 vendor · 1 product
References
2 links- www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/security-center/advisory/INTEL-SA-00200.htmlX Refsource CONFIRMPatchVendor Advisory