7.8
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2018-3638

First published: Tue Apr 03 2018(Updated: )

Escalation of privilege in all versions of the Intel Remote Keyboard allows an authorized local attacker to execute arbitrary code as a privileged user.

Credit: secure@intel.com

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Intel Remote Keyboard
Intel Remote Keyboard Mobile App

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2018-3638?

    CVE-2018-3638 has been classified as a high severity vulnerability due to the potential for privilege escalation.

  • How do I fix CVE-2018-3638?

    To mitigate CVE-2018-3638, users should update the Intel Remote Keyboard Mobile App to the latest version provided by Intel.

  • Who is affected by CVE-2018-3638?

    CVE-2018-3638 affects all versions of the Intel Remote Keyboard Mobile App.

  • What kind of vulnerability is CVE-2018-3638?

    CVE-2018-3638 is classified as an escalation of privilege vulnerability.

  • Can CVE-2018-3638 be exploited remotely?

    No, CVE-2018-3638 requires an authorized local attacker to exploit the vulnerability.

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