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HIGH · 7.8

CVE-2018-12177

Improper directory permissions in the ZeroConfig service in Intel(R) PROSet/Wireless WiFi Software before version 20.90.0.7 may allow an authorized user to potentially enable escalation of privilege v...

Vulnerability Description

Improper directory permissions in the ZeroConfig service in Intel(R) PROSet/Wireless WiFi Software before version 20.90.0.7 may allow an authorized user to potentially enable escalation of privilege 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

VendorProductVersions
IntelProset\/Wireless Software< 20.90.0.7
IntelDual Band Wireless-Ac 3160-
IntelDual Band Wireless-Ac 3165-
IntelDual Band Wireless-Ac 3168-
IntelDual Band Wireless-Ac 7260-
IntelDual Band Wireless-Ac 7260 For Desktop-
IntelDual Band Wireless-Ac 7265\(Rev C\)-
IntelDual Band Wireless-Ac 7265 \(Rev D\)-
IntelDual Band Wireless-Ac 8260-
IntelDual Band Wireless-Ac 8265-
IntelDual Band Wireless-Ac 8265 Desktop Kit-
IntelDual Band Wireless-N 7260-
IntelDual Band Wireless-N 7265 \(Rev C\)-
IntelDual Band Wireless-N 7265 \(Rev D\)-
IntelTri-Band Wireless-Ac 17265-
IntelTri-Band Wireless-Ac 18260-
IntelTri-Band Wireless-Ac 18265-
IntelWireless-Ac 9260-
IntelWireless-Ac 9461-
IntelWireless-Ac 9462-

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-732

References

FAQ

What is CVE-2018-12177?

CVE-2018-12177 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.8 (HIGH). Improper directory permissions in the ZeroConfig service in Intel(R) PROSet/Wireless WiFi Software before version 20.90.0.7 may allow an authorized user to potentially enable escalation of privilege v...

How severe is CVE-2018-12177?

CVE-2018-12177 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-2018-12177?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Intel Proset\/Wireless Software, Intel Dual Band Wireless-Ac 3160, Intel Dual Band Wireless-Ac 3165, Intel Dual Band Wireless-Ac 3168, Intel Dual Band Wireless-Ac 7260.