CVE-2018-12175 Privilege escalation in Intel(R) Distribution for Python 2018
An unprivileged local user can escalate privileges due to insecure default directory permissions in Intel Distribution for Python.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Any signed-in user
- Attackable
- Local or same network only
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2018-12175?
CVE-2018-12175 is a high-severity vulnerability in Intel(R) Distribution for Python 2018, published on 12 Sep 2018. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.
Official description
Default install directory permissions in Intel Distribution for Python (IDP) version 2018 may allow an unprivileged user to escalate privileges via local access.
Weakness: CWE-276
Which versions are affected by CVE-2018-12175?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Intel Distribution for Python.
How do I fix CVE-2018-12175?
No fix has been published for CVE-2018-12175 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is CVE-2018-12175 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2018-12175 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Intel(R) Distribution for Python 2018
Sources
Also known as GHSA-r5r7-m3gc-3qc5.