Privilege escalation in Intel RST



Risk Low
Patch available YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
CVE-ID CVE-2018-3635
CWE-ID CWE-20
Exploitation vector Local
Public exploit N/A
Vulnerable software
 Rapid Store Technology
Client/Desktop applications / Software for system administration

Vendor Intel

Security Bulletin

This security bulletin contains one low risk vulnerability.

1) Privilege escalation

EUVDB-ID: #VU16024

Risk: Low

CVSSv4.0: 2 [CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:P/PR:L/UI:A/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear]

CVE-ID: CVE-2018-3635

CWE-ID: CWE-20 - Improper input validation

Exploit availability: No

Description

The vulnerability allows a local attacker to gain elevated privileges on the target system.

The vulnerability exists due to insufficient input validation in installer in Intel(R) Rapid Store Technology (RST). A local attacker can supply a specially crafted input to potentially elevate privileges or cause an installer denial of service via local access.

Mitigation

Update to version 16.7.

Vulnerable software versions

Rapid Store Technology: All versions

CPE2.3 External links

https://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/security-center/advisory/INTEL-SA-00153.html


Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

No. This vulnerability can be exploited locally. The attacker should have authentication credentials and successfully authenticate on the system.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.



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