VDB-117792 · CVE-2018-3661 · BID 104247

Intel System Configuration Utility up to 14 Build 10 selview.exe memory corruption

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability labeled as critical has been found in Intel System Configuration Utility up to 14 Build 10. This issue affects some unknown processing of the file selview.exe. The manipulation results in memory corruption. This vulnerability is reported as CVE-2018-3661. The attack requires a local approach. No exploit exists. The affected component should be upgraded.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as critical has been found in Intel System Configuration Utility up to 14 Build 10. Affected is an unknown part of the file selview.exe. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a memory corruption vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-119. The product performs operations on a memory buffer, but it can read from or write to a memory location that is outside of the intended boundary of the buffer. This is going to have an impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. CVE summarizes:

Buffer overflow in Intel system Configuration utilities selview.exe and syscfg.exe before version 14 build 11 allows a local user to crash these services potentially resulting in a denial of service.

The bug was discovered 05/15/2018. The weakness was disclosed 05/15/2018 by SaifAllah benMassaoud (Website). The advisory is shared for download at intel.com. This vulnerability is traded as CVE-2018-3661 since 12/28/2017. The attack needs to be approached locally. A authentication is necessary for exploitation. There are known technical details, but no exploit is available.

Upgrading to version 14 Build 11 eliminates this vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the vulnerability database at SecurityFocus (BID 104247†). VulDB is the best source for vulnerability data and more expert information about this specific topic.

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Exploitinginfo

Class: Memory corruption
CWE: CWE-119
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Physical: Partially
Local: Yes
Remote: No

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: System Configuration Utility 14 Build 11

Timelineinfo

12/28/2017 🔍
05/15/2018 +137 days 🔍
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02/05/2020 +630 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: intel.com

Advisory: intel.com
Researcher: SaifAllah benMassaoud
Status: Not defined
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CVE: CVE-2018-3661 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2018-3661
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-117792
SecurityFocus: 104247 - Intel System Configuration Utilities CVE-2018-3661 Local Buffer Overflow Vulnerability

Entryinfo

Created: 05/16/2018 08:51
Updated: 02/05/2020 17:58
Changes: 05/16/2018 08:51 (60), 02/05/2020 17:58 (5)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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