7.8
CWE
732
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2018-18094

First published: Wed Apr 17 2019(Updated: )

Improper directory permissions in installer for Intel(R) Media SDK before 2018 R2.1 may allow an authenticated user to potentially enable escalation of privilege via local access.

Credit: secure@intel.com

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Intel Media SDK=2017
Intel Media SDK=2017-r2.1
Intel Media SDK=2018-r1

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2018-18094?

    CVE-2018-18094 is classified as a medium severity vulnerability.

  • How do I fix CVE-2018-18094?

    To fix CVE-2018-18094, update to a version of Intel Media SDK that is 2018 R2.1 or later.

  • Who is affected by CVE-2018-18094?

    CVE-2018-18094 affects users of Intel Media SDK versions 2017 and 2018 R1.

  • What is the impact of CVE-2018-18094?

    CVE-2018-18094 may allow an authenticated user to escalate privileges via local access.

  • Is CVE-2018-18094 a remote vulnerability?

    No, CVE-2018-18094 requires local access, making it a local privilege escalation vulnerability.

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