CVE-2018-12175 — HIGH (7.8)

Vulnerability Description

Default install directory permissions in Intel Distribution for Python (IDP) version 2018 may allow an unprivileged user to escalate privileges via local access.

CVSS Score

7.8

HIGH

CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Attack Vector

LOCAL

Attack Complexity

LOW

Privileges Required

LOW

User Interaction

NONE

Scope

UNCHANGED

Confidentiality

HIGH

Integrity

HIGH

Availability

HIGH

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
Intel	Distribution For Python	2018

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-276

References

https://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/security-center/advisory/intel-sa-00181.Vendor Advisory
https://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/security-center/advisory/intel-sa-00181.Vendor Advisory

FAQ

What is CVE-2018-12175?

CVE-2018-12175 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.8 (HIGH). Default install directory permissions in Intel Distribution for Python (IDP) version 2018 may allow an unprivileged user to escalate privileges via local access.

How severe is CVE-2018-12175?

CVE-2018-12175 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.8/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2018-12175?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Intel Distribution For Python.