How severe is CVE-2018-3638?

CVE-2018-3638 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2018-3638 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (30th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2018-3638?

CVE-2018-3638 affects Intel Remote Keyboard Mobile App. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2018-3638?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

When was CVE-2018-3638 published?

CVE-2018-3638 was published on 2018-04-03 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2018-3638

CVE-2018-3638 is a high-severity vulnerability in Intel Remote Keyboard Mobile App with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.8)
CVSS v2: 7.2
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (30th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Intel Remote Keyboard Mobile App
Published: 2018-04-03
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Escalation of privilege in all versions of the Intel Remote Keyboard allows an authorized local attacker to execute arbitrary code as a privileged user.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2018-3638?: Escalation of privilege in all versions of the Intel Remote Keyboard allows an authorized local attacker to execute arbitrary code as a privileged user.
How severe is CVE-2018-3638?: CVE-2018-3638 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2018-3638 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (30th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2018-3638?: CVE-2018-3638 affects Intel Remote Keyboard Mobile App. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2018-3638?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2018-3638 published?: CVE-2018-3638 was published on 2018-04-03 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://security-center.intel.com/advisory.aspx?intelid=INTEL-SA-00122&languageid=en-fr

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:o:intel:remote_keyboard_mobile_app:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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