Intel Integrated Performance Primitives Cryptographic Libraries Information Disclosure Vulnerability [CVE-2018-12155]
CVE Number – CVE-2018-12155
A vulnerability in Intel Integrated Performance Primitives (IPP) could allow a local attacker to access sensitive information on a targeted system.
The vulnerability is due to data leakage that may occur in certain cryptographic libraries used by the affected software. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability to access sensitive information on a targeted system. A successful exploit could be used to conduct further attacks.
Intel has confirmed the vulnerability and released software updates.
Analysis
- To exploit this vulnerability, the attacker must have user-level access to the targeted system. This access requirement could reduce the likelihood of a successful exploit.
Safeguards
- Administrators are advised to apply the appropriate updates.
Administrators are advised to allow only trusted users to access local systems.
Administrators are advised to allow only privileged users to access administration or management systems.
Administrators are advised to monitor critical systems.
Vendor Announcements
- Intel has released a security advisory at the following link: INTEL-SA-00202
Fixed Software
- Intel has released software updates at the following link: IPP 2019 Update 1
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