Intel Proset Wireless up to 20.100 Directory Permission access control

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability was found in Intel Proset Wireless up to 20.100. It has been rated as critical. This impacts an unknown function of the component Directory Permission. Performing a manipulation results in access control. This vulnerability is reported as CVE-2018-3701. The attack requires a local approach. No exploit exists.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in Intel Proset Wireless up to 20.100. It has been classified as critical. This affects an unknown function of the component Directory 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 directory permissions in the installer for Intel(R) PROSet/Wireless WiFi Software version 20.100 and earlier may allow an authenticated user to potentially enable escalation of privilege via local access.

The weakness was disclosed 05/17/2019 (Website). The advisory is shared at securityfocus.com. This vulnerability is uniquely identified as CVE-2018-3701 since 12/28/2017. 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 09/21/2023). MITRE ATT&CK project uses the attack technique T1068 for this issue.

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

Proset Wireless

Version

License

commercial

Website

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

CPE 2.3info

CPE 2.2info

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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
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NVD Base Score: 7.8
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Exploitinginfo

Class: Access control
CWE: CWE-264
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Physical: Partially
Local: Yes
Remote: No

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Status: Not defined

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Threat Intelligenceinfo

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: no mitigation known
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Timelineinfo

12/28/2017 🔍
05/17/2019 +505 days 🔍
05/18/2019 +1 days 🔍
09/21/2023 +1587 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: intel.com

Advisory: K00245734⛔
Status: Not defined
Confirmation: 🔍

CVE: CVE-2018-3701 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2018-3701
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-135177
SecurityFocus: 108387

Entryinfo

Created: 05/18/2019 08:58
Updated: 09/21/2023 17:44
Changes: 05/18/2019 08:58 (54), 06/13/2020 11:12 (2), 09/21/2023 17:44 (4)
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