CVE-2018-3670 : What You Need to Know

Intel Smart Sound Technology driver module before version 9.21.00.3541 is vulnerable to a buffer overflow, allowing unauthorized code execution with admin privileges.

Understanding CVE-2018-3670

Intel Smart Sound Technology driver module vulnerability leading to privilege escalation.

What is CVE-2018-3670?

The driver module in Intel Smart Sound Technology, before version 9.21.00.3541, allows a nearby attacker to execute unauthorized code with admin privileges through a buffer overflow.

The Impact of CVE-2018-3670

Unauthorized code execution with admin privileges
Potential for privilege escalation

Technical Details of CVE-2018-3670

Intel Smart Sound Technology vulnerability details.

Vulnerability Description

The buffer overflow vulnerability in the driver module of Intel Smart Sound Technology allows a local attacker to execute arbitrary code as an administrator.

Affected Systems and Versions

Product: Smart Sound Technology
Vendor: Intel Corporation
Versions Affected: Before 9.21.00.3541

Exploitation Mechanism

The vulnerability can be exploited by a nearby malicious actor to trigger the buffer overflow and execute unauthorized code with admin privileges.

Mitigation and Prevention

Steps to mitigate and prevent exploitation of CVE-2018-3670.

Immediate Steps to Take

Update Intel Smart Sound Technology to version 9.21.00.3541 or later
Monitor for any unauthorized code execution activities

Long-Term Security Practices

Regularly update all system drivers and software
Implement network segmentation to limit the impact of potential attacks

Patching and Updates

Apply patches and updates provided by Intel Corporation to address the buffer overflow vulnerability