VDB-127953 · CVE-2018-18093 · GCVE-0-2018-18093

Intel VTune Amplifier up to 2018 Update 3 File Permission access control

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability was found in Intel VTune Amplifier up to 2018 Update 3. It has been rated as critical. Affected by this issue is some unknown functionality of the component File Permission. Performing a manipulation results in access control. This vulnerability was named CVE-2018-18093. The attack needs to be approached locally. There is no available exploit.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as critical has been found in Intel VTune Amplifier up to 2018 Update 3. This affects an unknown function of the component File Permission. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a access control vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-264. This is going to have an impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The summary by CVE is:

Improper file permissions in the installer for Intel VTune Amplifier 2018 Update 3 and before may allow unprivileged user to potentially gain privileged access via local access.

The bug was discovered 12/11/2018. The weakness was presented 12/14/2018 (Website). The advisory is shared at intel.com. This vulnerability is uniquely identified as CVE-2018-18093 since 10/09/2018. An attack has to be approached locally. The successful exploitation requires a authentication. Neither technical details nor an exploit are publicly available. The price for an exploit might be around USD $0-$5k at the moment (estimation calculated on 04/20/2020). MITRE ATT&CK project uses the attack technique T1068 for this issue.

The vulnerability was handled as a non-public zero-day exploit for at least 2 days. During that time the estimated underground price was around $5k-$25k.

There is no information about possible countermeasures known. It may be suggested to replace the affected object with an alternative product.

Several companies clearly confirm that VulDB is the primary source for best vulnerability data.

Productinfo

Vendor

Intel

Name

VTune Amplifier

Version

2018 Update 3

License

commercial

Website

Vendor: https://www.intel.com/

CPE 2.3info

CPE 2.2info

CVSSv4info

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CVSSv3info

VulDB Meta Base Score: 6.5
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 6.5

VulDB Base Score: 5.3
VulDB Temp Score: 5.3
VulDB Vector: 🔍
VulDB Reliability: 🔍

NVD Base Score: 7.8
NVD Vector: 🔍

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Exploitinginfo

Class: Access control
CWE: CWE-264
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ATT&CK: 🔍

Physical: Partially
Local: Yes
Remote: No

Availability: 🔍
Status: Not defined

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Threat Intelligenceinfo

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: no mitigation known
Status: 🔍

0-Day Time: 🔍

Timelineinfo

10/09/2018 🔍
12/11/2018 +63 days 🔍
12/13/2018 +2 days 🔍
12/14/2018 +1 days 🔍
12/14/2018 +0 days 🔍
04/20/2020 +493 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: intel.com

Advisory: intel.com
Status: Not defined
Confirmation: 🔍

CVE: CVE-2018-18093 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2018-18093
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-127953

Entryinfo

Created: 12/14/2018 07:34
Updated: 04/20/2020 21:00
Changes: 12/14/2018 07:34 (56), 04/20/2020 21:00 (2)
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