CVE-2018-3683: High severity intel quartus prime software vulnerability

Published Jul 10, 2018
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Updated

Unquoted service paths in Intel Quartus Prime in versions 15.1 - 18.0 allow a local attacker to potentially execute arbitrary code.

Affected Software

1 affected component
Intel Quartus Prime Software>=15.1<=18.0

Event History

Jul 10, 2018
CVE Published
via MITRE·09:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·09:00 PM
DescriptionWeakness
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2018-3683?

CVE-2018-3683 is a vulnerability that allows a local attacker to potentially execute arbitrary code in Intel Quartus Prime versions 15.1 to 18.0 due to unquoted service paths.

2

How severe is CVE-2018-3683?

The severity of CVE-2018-3683 is high, with a CVSS score of 7.8.

3

Which versions of Intel Quartus Prime are affected?

Intel Quartus Prime versions 15.1 to 18.0 are affected by CVE-2018-3683.

4

How can a local attacker exploit CVE-2018-3683?

A local attacker can exploit CVE-2018-3683 by using unquoted service paths to execute arbitrary code.

5

Is there a fix for CVE-2018-3683?

Yes, installing the latest version of Intel Quartus Prime that includes the security patch provided by Intel will fix CVE-2018-3683.

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