CVE-2018-12441

Name: CVE-2018-12441
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2018-10-11T21:29:00.357+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 0.53%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2018-12441 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. The CorsairService Service in Corsair Utility Engine is installed with insecure default permissions, which allows unprivileged local users to execute arbitrary commands via modification of the CorsairService BINARY_PATH_NAME, leading to complete control of the affected system. The issue exists due to the Windows "Everyone" group being granted SERVICE_ALL_ACCESS permissions to the CorsairService Service.. EPSS estimates a 0.53% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The CorsairService Service in Corsair Utility Engine is installed with insecure default permissions, which allows unprivileged local users to execute arbitrary commands via modification of the CorsairService BINARY_PATH_NAME, leading to complete control of the affected system. The issue exists due to the Windows "Everyone" group being granted SERVICE_ALL_ACCESS permissions to the CorsairService Service.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

0.53%

41.0th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-276

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Corsair	Corsair Utility Engine	3.2.87
Corsair	Corsair Utility Engine	3.3.103
Corsair	Corsair Utility Engine	3.4.95
Corsair	Corsair Utility Engine	3.6.109
Corsair	Corsair Utility Engine	3.7.99

References

https://github.com/TheRealJoeDoran/CVE/blob/master/CVE-2018-12441/CVE-2018-12441.txtThird Party Advisory
https://github.com/TheRealJoeDoran/CVE/blob/master/CVE-2018-12441/CVE-2018-12441.txtThird Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Oct 11, 2018
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2018-12441?

How severe is CVE-2018-12441?

Severity scoring for CVE-2018-12441 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 0.53% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2018-12441?

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