CVE-2018-3670
CVE-2018-3670 is a high-severity vulnerability in Intel Intel Smart Sound Technology with a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-119.
Key facts
- Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.8)
- CVSS v2: 7.2
- EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (31st percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-119
- Affected product: Intel Intel Smart Sound Technology
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
Driver module in Intel Smart Sound Technology before version 9.21.00.3541 potentially allows a local attacker to execute arbitrary code as administrator via a buffer overflow.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2018-3670?
- Driver module in Intel Smart Sound Technology before version 9.21.00.3541 potentially allows a local attacker to execute arbitrary code as administrator via a buffer overflow.
- How severe is CVE-2018-3670?
- CVE-2018-3670 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8, 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-2018-3670 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (31st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2018-3670?
- CVE-2018-3670 affects Intel Intel Smart Sound Technology. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2018-3670?
- 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-2018-3670 published?
- CVE-2018-3670 was published on 2018-08-01 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:o:intel:intel_smart_sound_technology:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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