CVE-2018-12163

Name: CVE-2018-12163
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2018-09-12T19:29:01.653+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 0.51%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2018-12163 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. A DLL injection vulnerability in the Intel IoT Developers Kit 4.0 installer may allow an authenticated user to potentially escalate privileges using file modification via local access.. EPSS estimates a 0.51% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

A DLL injection vulnerability in the Intel IoT Developers Kit 4.0 installer may allow an authenticated user to potentially escalate privileges using file modification via local access.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

0.51%

39.4th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-427

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Intel	Iot Developers Kit	4.0

References

https://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/security-center/advisory/intel-sa-00173.htmlVendor Advisory
https://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/security-center/advisory/intel-sa-00173.htmlVendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Sep 12, 2018
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2018-12163?

A DLL injection vulnerability in the Intel IoT Developers Kit 4.0 installer may allow an authenticated user to potentially escalate privileges using file modification via local access.

How severe is CVE-2018-12163?

Severity scoring for CVE-2018-12163 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 0.51% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2018-12163?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

Are you affected by CVE-2018-12163?

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Source: NVD / NIST