Vulnerability identifier: #VU16991

Vulnerability risk: Low

CVSSv3.1: 6.1 [CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:H/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2018-18098

CWE-ID: CWE-20

Exploitation vector: Local

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
Intel SGX Platform Software for Linux
Client/Desktop applications / Other client software
Intel SGX Platform Software for Windows
Client/Desktop applications / Other client software
Intel SGX SDK for Linux
Client/Desktop applications / Other client software
Intel SGX SDK for Windows
Client/Desktop applications / Other client software

Vendor: Intel

Description
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.

Mitigation
Update Intel SGX for Windows to version 2.2.100.
Update Intel SGX for Linux to version 2.4.100.

Vulnerable software versions

Intel SGX Platform Software for Linux: All versions

Intel SGX Platform Software for Windows: All versions

Intel SGX SDK for Linux: All versions

Intel SGX SDK for Windows: All versions

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External links
http://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/security-center/advisory/INTEL-SA-00203.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.