Vulnerability Description
Improper directory permissions in the installer for Intel(R) Quartus(R) software may allow an authenticated 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
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Intel | Quartus Ii | >= 9.1, <= 15.0 |
| Intel | Quartus Prime | >= 15.1, <= 18.1 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://support.f5.com/csp/article/K33245306Third Party Advisory
- https://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/security-center/advisory/INTEL-SA-00244.PatchVendor Advisory
- https://support.f5.com/csp/article/K33245306Third Party Advisory
- https://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/security-center/advisory/INTEL-SA-00244.PatchVendor Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2019-0171?
CVE-2019-0171 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.8 (HIGH). Improper directory permissions in the installer for Intel(R) Quartus(R) software may allow an authenticated user to potentially enable escalation of privilege via local access.
How severe is CVE-2019-0171?
CVE-2019-0171 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-2019-0171?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Intel Quartus Ii, Intel Quartus Prime.