CVE-2018-12206 — MEDIUM (5.5)

Vulnerability Description

Improper configuration of hardware access in Intel QuickAssist Technology for Linux (all versions) may allow an authenticated user to potentially enable a denial of service via local access.

CVSS Score

5.5

MEDIUM

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

Attack Vector

LOCAL

Attack Complexity

LOW

Privileges Required

LOW

User Interaction

NONE

Scope

UNCHANGED

Confidentiality

NONE

Integrity

NONE

Availability

HIGH

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
Intel	Quickassist Technology For Linux	-

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-119

References

https://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/security-center/advisory/INTEL-SA-00211.Vendor Advisory
https://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/security-center/advisory/INTEL-SA-00211.Vendor Advisory

FAQ

What is CVE-2018-12206?

CVE-2018-12206 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.5 (MEDIUM). Improper configuration of hardware access in Intel QuickAssist Technology for Linux (all versions) may allow an authenticated user to potentially enable a denial of service via local access.

How severe is CVE-2018-12206?

CVE-2018-12206 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 5.5/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2018-12206?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Intel Quickassist Technology For Linux.