#VU16024 Privilege escalation in Rapid Store Technology - CVE-2018-3635

Vulnerability identifier: #VU16024

Vulnerability 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

Exploitation vector: Local

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
Rapid Store Technology
Client/Desktop applications / Software for system administration

Vendor: Intel

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: before 16.7

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

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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.