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.

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.

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.

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.

When was CVE-2018-3672 published?

CVE-2018-3672 was published in December 2018.

Vulnerability/
CVE-2018-3672

high

8.8

1/8/2018

17/9/2024

CVE-2018-3672

First published: Wed Aug 01 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.

Credit: secure@intel.com

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
Intel Smart Sound Technology	<9.21.00.3541

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Reference Links

https://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/security-center/advisory/intel-sa-00163.html

Frequently Asked Questions

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.
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.
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.
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.
When was CVE-2018-3672 published?
CVE-2018-3672 was published in December 2018.

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Frequently Asked Questions

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.
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.
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.
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.
When was CVE-2018-3672 published?
CVE-2018-3672 was published in December 2018.