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CVE-2018-12160

5.3 · MEDIUM

DLL injection vulnerability in software installer for Intel Data Center Migration Center Software v3.1 and before may allow an authenticated user to potentially execute code using default directory…

Published Sep 12, 2018CWE-276EPSS 0.43%

Overview

CVE-2018-12160 is a medium-severity vulnerability. It was published on September 12, 2018 and has a CVSS 3.0 base score of 5.3 (MEDIUM).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.0 base score of 5.3, rated MEDIUM. It requires local or adjacent network access to exploit. Some level of privileges is required for exploitation.

Technical description

DLL injection vulnerability in software installer for Intel Data Center Migration Center Software v3.1 and before may allow an authenticated user to potentially execute code using default directory permissions via local access.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories, patches, and mitigation guidance. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2018-12160?

CVE-2018-12160 is a medium-severity vulnerability. It was published on September 12, 2018 and has a CVSS 3.0 base score of 5.3 (MEDIUM).

How severe is CVE-2018-12160?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.0 base score of 5.3, rated MEDIUM. It requires local or adjacent network access to exploit. Some level of privileges is required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2018-12160?

Check the references section for vendor advisories, patches, and mitigation guidance. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

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