CVE-2018-12175

HIGHNVD 7.8

7.8

Default install directory permissions in Intel Distribution for Python (IDP) version 2018 may allow an unprivileged user to escalate privileges via local access.

CVSS v3: 7.8
EG Score: —
EPSS: 11.4%
KEV: Not listed

Published

September 12, 2018

Last Modified

November 21, 2024

References (2)

secure@intelhttps://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/security-center/advisory/intel-sa-00181.html
af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108https://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/security-center/advisory/intel-sa-00181.html

Weakness Classification(1)

MITRE Common Weakness Enumeration — the root-cause categories this CVE belongs to.

CWE-276Incorrect Default Permissions

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Frequently asked(5)

What is CVE-2018-12175?

CVE-2018-12175 is a high vulnerability published on September 12, 2018. Default install directory permissions in Intel Distribution for Python (IDP) version 2018 may allow an unprivileged user to escalate privileges via local access.

When was CVE-2018-12175 disclosed?

CVE-2018-12175 was first published in the National Vulnerability Database on September 12, 2018, with the most recent update on November 21, 2024. EchelonGraph re-ingests CVE updates from NVD on a 2-hour cycle, so this page reflects the latest published state.

Is CVE-2018-12175 actively exploited?

CVE-2018-12175 is not currently on CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog. FIRST EPSS estimates a 11.4% percentile likelihood of exploitation in the next 30 days — higher percentiles indicate greater predicted risk.

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2018-12175?

CVE-2018-12175 has a CVSS v3 base score of 7.8 (NVD).

How do I remediate CVE-2018-12175?

Patch to the fixed version published by the affected vendor. Where vendor advisories exist for CVE-2018-12175, EchelonGraph cross-links them in the Vendor Advisories panel below — those typically contain the canonical remediation steps, fixed version numbers, and any vendor-specific mitigations.

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CVE-2018-12175

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