CVE-2018-18096 — MEDIUM (5.5)

Vulnerability Description

Improper memory handling 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	All versions

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-2018-18096?

CVE-2018-18096 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.5 (MEDIUM). Improper memory handling 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-2018-18096?

CVE-2018-18096 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-2018-18096?

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