CVE-2018-3684
CVE-2018-3684 is a high-severity vulnerability in Intel Quartus Ii 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. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-428.
Key facts
- Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.8)
- CVSS v2: 4.6
- EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (27th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-428
- Affected product: Intel Quartus Ii
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
Unquoted service paths in Intel Quartus II in versions 11.0 - 15.0 allow a local attacker to potentially execute arbitrary code.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2018-3684?
- Unquoted service paths in Intel Quartus II in versions 11.0 - 15.0 allow a local attacker to potentially execute arbitrary code.
- How severe is CVE-2018-3684?
- CVE-2018-3684 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-2018-3684 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (27th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2018-3684?
- CVE-2018-3684 affects Intel Quartus Ii. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2018-3684?
- 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-2018-3684 published?
- CVE-2018-3684 was published on 2018-07-10 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:intel:quartus_ii:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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