CVE-2018-3666: High severity intel smart sound technology vulnerability
Driver module in Intel Smart Sound Technology before version 9.21.00.3541 potentially allows a local attacker to execute arbitrary code as administrator via a non-paged pool overflow.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2018-3666?
CVE-2018-3666 is classified as a high severity vulnerability due to the potential for local attackers to execute arbitrary code as an administrator.
How do I fix CVE-2018-3666?
To fix CVE-2018-3666, you should update Intel Smart Sound Technology to version 9.21.00.3541 or later.
What are the potential impacts of CVE-2018-3666?
The potential impacts of CVE-2018-3666 include unauthorized access and execution of arbitrary code on affected systems.
Who is affected by CVE-2018-3666?
Users of Intel Smart Sound Technology versions prior to 9.21.00.3541 are affected by CVE-2018-3666.
What is a non-paged pool overflow in relation to CVE-2018-3666?
A non-paged pool overflow in CVE-2018-3666 refers to a memory management issue that can be exploited to overwrite critical memory, leading to code execution.