CVE-2018-3703 Privilege escalation in Intel(R) SSD Data Center Tool for Windows
Authenticated local attackers can escalate privileges due to improper directory permissions in the Intel SSD Data Center Tool 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-2018-3703?
CVE-2018-3703 is a high-severity vulnerability in Intel(R) SSD Data Center Tool for Windows, published on 10 Jan 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 the Intel(R) SSD Data Center Tool for Windows before v3.0.17 may allow authenticated users to potentially enable an escalation of privilege via local access.
Weakness: CWE-732
Which versions are affected by CVE-2018-3703?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Intel Ssd Data Center Tool.
How do I fix CVE-2018-3703?
No fix has been published for CVE-2018-3703 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is CVE-2018-3703 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2018-3703 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Intel(R) SSD Data Center Tool for Windows
Sources
Also known as GHSA-g8cj-jqcx-5mxf.