CVE-2018-3672: High severity intel smart sound technology vulnerability

Published Aug 1, 2018
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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
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

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.

2

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.

3

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.

4

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.

5

When was CVE-2018-3672 published?

CVE-2018-3672 was published in December 2018.

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