High severity7.8NVD Advisory· Published Jan 10, 2019· Updated Jun 17, 2026
CVE-2018-12177
CVE-2018-12177
Description
Improper directory permissions in the ZeroConfig service in Intel(R) PROSet/Wireless WiFi Software before version 20.90.0.7 may allow an authorized user to potentially enable escalation of privilege via local access.
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Affected products
3- cpe:2.3:a:intel:proset\/wireless_software:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*Range: <20.90.0.7
- Range: <20.90.0.7
- Intel Corporation/Intel(R) PROSet/Wireless WiFi Softwarev5Range: before 20.90.0.7.
Patches
Vulnerability mechanics
References
1- www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/security-center/advisory/INTEL-SA-00182.htmlnvdPatchVendor Advisory
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