CVE-2018-12175

Name: CVE-2018-12175
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2018-09-12T19:29:02.107+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 0.28%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2018-12175 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Default install directory permissions in Intel Distribution for Python (IDP) version 2018 may allow an unprivileged user to escalate privileges via local access.. EPSS estimates a 0.28% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Default install directory permissions in Intel Distribution for Python (IDP) version 2018 may allow an unprivileged user to escalate privileges via local access.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

0.28%

19.3th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-276

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Intel	Distribution For Python	2018

References

https://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/security-center/advisory/intel-sa-00181.htmlVendor Advisory
https://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/security-center/advisory/intel-sa-00181.htmlVendor Advisory

Timeline

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2018-12175?

Default install directory permissions in Intel Distribution for Python (IDP) version 2018 may allow an unprivileged user to escalate privileges via local access.

How severe is CVE-2018-12175?

Severity scoring for CVE-2018-12175 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 0.28% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2018-12175?

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.

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Source: NVD / NIST