CVE-2018-3698 — HIGH (7.8) — White Hats Nepal

Vulnerability Description

Improper file permissions in the installer for the Intel Ready Mode Technology may allow an unprivileged user to potentially gain privileged access 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	Ready Mode Technology	All versions

References

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/105995Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
https://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/security-center/advisory/INTEL-SA-00198.Vendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/105995Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
https://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/security-center/advisory/INTEL-SA-00198.Vendor Advisory

FAQ

What is CVE-2018-3698?

CVE-2018-3698 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.8 (HIGH). Improper file permissions in the installer for the Intel Ready Mode Technology may allow an unprivileged user to potentially gain privileged access via local access.

How severe is CVE-2018-3698?

CVE-2018-3698 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-2018-3698?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Intel Ready Mode Technology.