7.8
CWE
787
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2018-12174

First published: Wed Nov 14 2018(Updated: )

Heap overflow in Intel Trace Analyzer 2018 in Intel Parallel Studio XE 2018 Update 3 may allow an authenticated user to potentially escalate privileges via local access.

Credit: secure@intel.com

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Intel Parallel Studio=2018-3

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2018-12174?

    The severity of CVE-2018-12174 is considered to be high due to the potential for privilege escalation.

  • How do I fix CVE-2018-12174?

    To fix CVE-2018-12174, you should update to the latest version of Intel Parallel Studio XE that includes the security patch.

  • Who is affected by CVE-2018-12174?

    CVE-2018-12174 affects users of Intel Parallel Studio XE 2018 Update 3 who have local access to the system.

  • What type of vulnerability is CVE-2018-12174?

    CVE-2018-12174 is classified as a heap overflow vulnerability.

  • Can CVE-2018-12174 be exploited remotely?

    No, CVE-2018-12174 requires local access for exploitation.

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