CVE-2018-3672: High severity intel smart sound technology vulnerability
Published Aug 1, 2018
·Updated
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 system calls.
Affected Software
1 affected component
Intel Intel Smart Sound Technology<9.21.00.3541
Event History
Aug 1, 2018
CVE Published
via MITRE·03:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·03:00 PM
DescriptionWeakness
Frequently Asked Questions
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What is the severity of CVE-2018-3672?
CVE-2018-3672 has a high severity rating due to the potential for local attackers to execute arbitrary code with administrator privileges.
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How do I fix CVE-2018-3672?
To fix CVE-2018-3672, users should update Intel Smart Sound Technology to version 9.21.00.3541 or later.
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Who is potentially affected by CVE-2018-3672?
Users of Intel Smart Sound Technology versions prior to 9.21.00.3541 are potentially affected by CVE-2018-3672.
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What type of attack is associated with CVE-2018-3672?
CVE-2018-3672 is associated with a local privilege escalation attack that allows code execution.
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When was CVE-2018-3672 published?
CVE-2018-3672 was published in December 2018.