CVE-2018-12148: High severity intel® driver & support assistant vulnerability
Published Sep 12, 2018
·Updated
Privilege escalation in file permissions in Intel Driver and Support Assistant before 3.5.0.1 may allow an authenticated user to potentially execute code as administrator via local access.
Affected Software
1 affected component
Intel Driver \& Support Assistant<3.5.0.1
Event History
Sep 12, 2018
CVE Published
via MITRE·07:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·07:00 PM
DescriptionWeakness
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2018-12148?
CVE-2018-12148 is classified as a moderate severity vulnerability.
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How do I fix CVE-2018-12148?
To mitigate CVE-2018-12148, upgrade the Intel Driver and Support Assistant to version 3.5.0.1 or later.
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Who is affected by CVE-2018-12148?
Users of Intel Driver and Support Assistant versions prior to 3.5.0.1 are affected by CVE-2018-12148.
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What types of attacks can CVE-2018-12148 facilitate?
CVE-2018-12148 can facilitate privilege escalation attacks allowing local users to execute code with elevated privileges.
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Is remote exploitation possible with CVE-2018-12148?
No, CVE-2018-12148 requires local access for exploitation.