CVE-2018-3668

Name: CVE-2018-3668
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2018-07-10T21:29:01.06+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 0.35%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2018-3668 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Unquoted service paths in Intel Processor Diagnostic Tool (IPDT) before version 4.1.0.27 allows a local attacker to potentially execute arbitrary code.. EPSS estimates a 0.35% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Unquoted service paths in Intel Processor Diagnostic Tool (IPDT) before version 4.1.0.27 allows a local attacker to potentially execute arbitrary code.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

0.35%

27.2th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-428

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Intel	Processor Diagnostic Tool	< 4.1.0.27

References

https://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/security-center/advisory/intel-sa-00140.htmlVendor Advisory
https://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/security-center/advisory/intel-sa-00140.htmlVendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Jul 10, 2018
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2018-3668?

Unquoted service paths in Intel Processor Diagnostic Tool (IPDT) before version 4.1.0.27 allows a local attacker to potentially execute arbitrary code.

How severe is CVE-2018-3668?

Severity scoring for CVE-2018-3668 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 0.35% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2018-3668?

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-2018-3668?

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Source: NVD / NIST