CVE-2018-3702 Privilege escalation in ITE Tech Consumer Infrared Driver for Windows 10 Advisory

High 7.8 Published Updated

An authenticated local user can escalate privileges due to improper installer permissions in the ITE Tech Consumer Infrared Driver for Windows 10.

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-2018-3702?

CVE-2018-3702 is a high-severity vulnerability in ITE Tech Consumer Infrared Driver for Windows 10 Advisory, published on 13 Jun 2019. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.

Official description

Improper permissions in the installer for the ITE Tech* Consumer Infrared Driver for Windows 10 versions before 5.4.3.0 may allow an authenticated user to potentially enable escalation of privilege via local access.

Weakness: CWE-732

Which versions are affected by CVE-2018-3702?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Intel Ite Tech Consumer Infrared Driver.

How do I fix CVE-2018-3702?

No fix has been published for CVE-2018-3702 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Is CVE-2018-3702 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2018-3702 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-2qjh-393x-gjxm.

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