How severe is CVE-2018-3689?

CVE-2018-3689 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity none, and availability high.

Is CVE-2018-3689 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (15th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2018-3689?

CVE-2018-3689 affects Intel Software Guard Extensions. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2018-3689?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-2018-3689 published?

CVE-2018-3689 was published on 2018-04-03 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2018-3689

CVE-2018-3689 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Intel Software Guard Extensions with a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.5. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 5.5)
CVSS v2: 2.1
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (15th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Intel Software Guard Extensions
Published: 2018-04-03
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

AESM daemon in Intel Software Guard Extensions Platform Software Component for Linux before 2.1.102 can effectively be disabled by a local attacker creating a denial of services like remote attestation provided by the AESM.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2018-3689?: AESM daemon in Intel Software Guard Extensions Platform Software Component for Linux before 2.1.102 can effectively be disabled by a local attacker creating a denial of services like remote attestation provided by the AESM.
How severe is CVE-2018-3689?: CVE-2018-3689 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity none, and availability high.
Is CVE-2018-3689 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (15th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2018-3689?: CVE-2018-3689 affects Intel Software Guard Extensions. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2018-3689?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2018-3689 published?: CVE-2018-3689 was published on 2018-04-03 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://cdrdv2.intel.com/v1/dl/getContent/685355

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:intel:software_guard_extensions:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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