CVE-2019-0171: High severity intel quartus ii programmer and tools vulnerability
Improper directory permissions in the installer for Intel(R) Quartus(R) software may allow an authenticated user to potentially enable escalation of privilege via local access.
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What is CVE-2019-0171?
CVE-2019-0171 is a vulnerability in the installer for Intel(R) Quartus(R) software that may allow an authenticated user to potentially enable escalation of privilege via local access.
What is the severity of CVE-2019-0171?
The severity of CVE-2019-0171 is high with a score of 7.8.
Which software is affected by CVE-2019-0171?
Intel Quartus II versions 9.1 to 15.0 and Intel Quartus Prime versions 15.1 to 18.1 are affected by CVE-2019-0171.
How can an authenticated user exploit CVE-2019-0171?
An authenticated user can exploit CVE-2019-0171 by taking advantage of improper directory permissions in the installer for Intel(R) Quartus(R) software.
Where can I find more information about CVE-2019-0171?
You can find more information about CVE-2019-0171 in the following references: [Link 1](https://support.f5.com/csp/article/K33245306) and [Link 2](https://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/security-center/advisory/INTEL-SA-00244.html).