CVE-2018-3635

Name: CVE-2018-3635
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2018-11-14T14:29:00.347+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7.8/10EPSS 0.38%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2018-3635 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.8/10 on the CVSS scale. Insufficient input validation in installer in Intel Rapid Store Technology (RST) before version 16.7 may allow an unprivileged user to potentially elevate privileges or cause an installer denial of service via local access.. EPSS estimates a 0.38% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Insufficient input validation in installer in Intel Rapid Store Technology (RST) before version 16.7 may allow an unprivileged user to potentially elevate privileges or cause an installer denial of service via local access.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

7.8/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

EPSS Probability

0.38%

30.1th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-269

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Intel	Rapid Storage Technology	< 16.7

References

http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2021/Mar/55Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/105984Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/security-center/advisory/INTEL-SA-00153.htmlVendor Advisory
http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2021/Mar/55Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/105984Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/security-center/advisory/INTEL-SA-00153.htmlVendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Nov 14, 2018
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2018-3635?

How severe is CVE-2018-3635?

CVE-2018-3635 has a CVSS score of 7.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.38% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2018-3635?

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