SB2019011506 - Multiple vulnerabilities in Intel SGX



SB2019011506 - Multiple vulnerabilities in Intel SGX

Published: January 15, 2019

Security Bulletin ID SB2019011506
CSH Severity
Low
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities 2
Exploitation vector Local access
Highest impact Code execution

Breakdown by Severity

Low 100%
  • Low
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  • Critical

Description

This security bulletin contains information about 2 vulnerabilities.


1) Privilege escalation (CVE-ID: CVE-2018-18098)

CWE-ID: CWE-20 - Improper input validation

CVSSv4: CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:P/PR:L/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear


The vulnerability allows a local attacker to gain elevated privileges.

The weakness exists due to improper file verification in install routine. A local attacker can supply a specially crafted and gain elevated privileges to conduct further attacks.

2) Information disclosure (CVE-ID: CVE-2018-12155)

CWE-ID: CWE-200 - Exposure of sensitive information to an unauthorized actor

CVSSv4: CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:P/PR:L/UI:N/VC:H/VI:N/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear


The vulnerability allows a local attacker to obtain potentially sensitive information.

The vulnerability exists due to data leakage that may occur in certain cryptographic libraries used by the affected software. A local attacker can access sensitive information that can be used to conduct further attacks.


Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.