7.8
CWE
428
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2018-3688

First published: Tue Jul 10 2018(Updated: )

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

Credit: secure@intel.com

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Intel Quartus Prime>=15.1<=18.0

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2018-3688?

    CVE-2018-3688 has been assigned a high severity rating due to the potential for arbitrary code execution.

  • How do I fix CVE-2018-3688?

    To mitigate CVE-2018-3688, users should ensure that service paths are correctly quoted in the Intel Quartus Prime Programmer and Tools configuration.

  • Which versions are affected by CVE-2018-3688?

    CVE-2018-3688 affects Intel Quartus Prime Programmer and Tools versions 15.1 through 18.0.

  • What can an attacker do with CVE-2018-3688?

    An attacker exploiting CVE-2018-3688 can potentially execute arbitrary code with elevated privileges on an affected system.

  • Is there a patch available for CVE-2018-3688?

    Yes, Intel has released updates that address the vulnerabilities related to CVE-2018-3688, and users should apply them as soon as possible.

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