CVE-2018-3701 Privilege escalation in Intel(R) PROSet/Wireless WiFi Software Advisory

High 7.8 Published 17 May 2019 Updated 5 Aug 2024

An authenticated local user can escalate privileges due to improper directory permissions in the Intel PROSet/Wireless WiFi Software installer.

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-2018-3701?

CVE-2018-3701 is a high-severity vulnerability in Intel Proset\/Wireless Wifi, published on 17 May 2019. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.

Official description

Improper directory permissions in the installer for Intel(R) PROSet/Wireless WiFi Software version 20.100 and earlier may allow an authenticated user to potentially enable escalation of privilege via local access.

Weakness: CWE-732

Which versions are affected by CVE-2018-3701?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Intel Proset\/Wireless Wifi.

How do I fix CVE-2018-3701?

No fix has been published for CVE-2018-3701 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Is CVE-2018-3701 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2018-3701 in the wild and no public exploit code.

All Intel Proset\/Wireless Wifi vulnerabilities

Sources

Also known as GHSA-qg6q-7mwr-m5vq.