Information disclosure in Intel Integrated Performance Primitives Cryptography Library



Risk Low
Patch available YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
CVE-ID CVE-2018-3617
CWE-ID CWE-208
Exploitation vector Local
Public exploit N/A
Vulnerable software
 Intel Integrated Performance Primitives
Universal components / Libraries / Libraries used by multiple products

Vendor Intel

Security Bulletin

This security bulletin contains one low risk vulnerability.

1) Timing attack

EUVDB-ID: #VU12603

Risk: Low

CVSSv4.0: 1.1 [CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:L/VI:N/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear]

CVE-ID: CVE-2018-3617

CWE-ID: CWE-208 - Information Exposure Through Timing Discrepancy

Exploit availability: No

Description

The vulnerability allows a local attacker to obtain potentially sensitive information on the target system.

The weakness exists due to improper enforcement of constant-time execution during cryptographic operations. A local attacker can access the system, perform timing attacks and gain access to potentially sensitive information.

Mitigation

Update to version 2018 U2.1.

Vulnerable software versions

Intel Integrated Performance Primitives: 3.0 - 9.0

CPE2.3 External links

https://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/security-center/advisory/intel-sa-00106.html


Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

No. This vulnerability can be exploited locally. The attacker should have authentication credentials and successfully authenticate on the system.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.



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