CVE-2018-3704

Name: CVE-2018-3704
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2018-12-14T00:29:01.453+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 0.28%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2018-3704 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Improper directory permissions in the installer for the Intel Parallel Studio before 2019 Gold may allow authenticated users to potentially enable an escalation of privilege via local access.. EPSS estimates a 0.28% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Improper directory permissions in the installer for the Intel Parallel Studio before 2019 Gold may allow authenticated users to potentially enable an escalation of privilege via local access.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

0.28%

19.3th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-732

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Intel	Parallel Studio	< 2019
Intel	Parallel Studio Xe	All versions

References

https://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/security-center/advisory/INTEL-SA-00208.htmlVendor Advisory
https://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/security-center/advisory/INTEL-SA-00208.htmlVendor Advisory

Timeline

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2018-3704?

Improper directory permissions in the installer for the Intel Parallel Studio before 2019 Gold may allow authenticated users to potentially enable an escalation of privilege via local access.

How severe is CVE-2018-3704?

Severity scoring for CVE-2018-3704 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 0.28% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2018-3704?

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