CVE-2018-18098 Privilege escalation in Intel(R) SGX SDK and Platform Software for Windows
Local attackers can escalate privileges due to improper file verification in the Intel SGX SDK installation routine.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Any signed-in user
- Attackable
- Local or same network only
- Victim action needed
- A user has to click or open something
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2018-18098?
CVE-2018-18098 is a high-severity vulnerability in Intel(R) SGX SDK and Platform Software for Windows, published on 10 Jan 2019. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.
Official description
Improper file verification in install routine for Intel(R) SGX SDK and Platform Software for Windows before 2.2.100 may allow an escalation of privilege via local access.
Weakness: CWE-732
Which versions are affected by CVE-2018-18098?
It affects 2 products.
Products include Intel Sgx Platform Software, Intel Sgx Sdk.
How do I fix CVE-2018-18098?
No fix has been published for CVE-2018-18098 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is CVE-2018-18098 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2018-18098 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-j74m-28jp-478w.