PT-2018-14342 · Intel · Intel Vtune Amplifier

Published 2018-12-13 · Updated 2019-10-03 · CVE-2018-18093

Positive Technologies (AI Summary)

CVSS v3.1

7.8

High

Base vector

AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Name of the Vulnerable Software and Affected Versions Intel VTune Amplifier versions 2018 Update 3 and earlier

Description The issue is related to improper file permissions in the installer, which may allow an unprivileged user to gain privileged access via local access.

Recommendations For Intel VTune Amplifier versions 2018 Update 3 and earlier, consider restricting access to the installer until a fix is available. As a temporary workaround, ensure that the installer is run with the least privileges necessary to minimize the risk of exploitation. At the moment, there is no information about a newer version that contains a fix for this vulnerability.

Incorrect Permission

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-732

Related Identifiers

CVE-2018-18093

Affected Products

Intel Vtune Amplifier

References · 3

• https://intel.com/content/www/us/en/security-center/advisory/INTEL-SA-00194.html · Vendor Advisory
• https://osv.dev/vulnerability/CVE-2018-18093 · Vendor Advisory
• https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2018-18093 · Security Note