Vulnerability identifier: #VU16332

Vulnerability risk: Low

CVSSv3.1: 4.1 [CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:H/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2018-12155

CWE-ID: CWE-200

Exploitation vector: Local

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
Intel Integrated Performance Primitives
Universal components / Libraries / Libraries used by multiple products

Vendor: Intel

Description

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.

Mitigation
Update to version 2019 Update 1.

Vulnerable software versions

Intel Integrated Performance Primitives: 3.0 - 2018 U2.1

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External links
http://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/security-center/advisory/intel-sa-00202.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.