CVE-2018-3687 : Vulnerability Insights and Analysis
Learn about CVE-2018-3687 affecting Intel Quartus II Programmer and Tools versions 11.0 - 15.0. Find out how to mitigate the privilege escalation risk and apply necessary patches for protection.
Intel Quartus II Programmer and Tools versions 11.0 - 15.0 contain unquoted service paths, posing a privilege escalation risk.
Understanding CVE-2018-3687
Versions 11.0 - 15.0 of Intel Quartus II Programmer and Tools have a vulnerability that could allow a local attacker to execute arbitrary code.
What is CVE-2018-3687?
Unquoted service paths in Intel Quartus II Programmer and Tools versions 11.0 - 15.0 enable a local attacker to potentially execute arbitrary code.
The Impact of CVE-2018-3687
The vulnerability could lead to privilege escalation, allowing a local attacker to execute code without restrictions.
Technical Details of CVE-2018-3687
Vulnerability Description
Intel Quartus II Programmer and Tools versions 11.0 - 15.0 have unquoted service paths, which may enable a local attacker to execute code.
Affected Systems and Versions
- Product: Intel Quartus II Programmer and Tools
- Vendor: Intel Corporation
- Affected Version: 15.0
Exploitation Mechanism
The unquoted service paths in the affected versions could be exploited by a local attacker to execute arbitrary code.
Mitigation and Prevention
Immediate Steps to Take
- Apply the patch provided by Intel Corporation for the affected versions.
- Regularly update the software to the latest version to mitigate the vulnerability.
Long-Term Security Practices
- Implement the principle of least privilege to restrict access rights for users and applications.
- Conduct regular security assessments and audits to identify and address vulnerabilities.
Patching and Updates
Ensure timely installation of security patches and updates provided by Intel Corporation to address the vulnerability.