Security readout for executives and security teams
Plain-English summary
CVE-2018-12151 is a local denial-of-service risk in the installer for Intel Extreme Tuning Utility. The sources describe a buffer overflow affecting versions before the fixed 6.4.1.x release. An attacker would need authenticated local access, so this is not a remote takeover scenario based on the provided evidence.
Executive priority
Treat this as a low-priority endpoint hygiene issue unless the utility is widely deployed on shared or high-availability workstations. The business concern is local disruption, not confirmed remote compromise.
Technical view
The CVE describes a buffer overflow in the Intel Extreme Tuning Utility installer before 6.4.1.21, potentially causing denial of service via local access. The source bundle lists no CVSS vector, CWE, exploit evidence, or detailed root cause. The affected-version text is inconsistent, also stating versions before 6.4.1.2.
Likely exposure
Exposure is most likely on Windows endpoints or admin workstations that retain or run older Intel Extreme Tuning Utility installers. Systems without this utility or its vulnerable installer are not indicated as affected by the provided sources.
Exploitation context
The provided sources require authenticated local access and describe denial of service as the potential impact. CISA KEV status is false in the bundle, and no cited source here supports active exploitation.
Researcher notes
Evidence is limited to the CVE description and Intel advisory reference. No CVSS, CWE, proof of exploitation, or patch details are included in the bundle. Note the version discrepancy between before 6.4.1.21 and before 6.4.1.2.
Mitigation direction
- Review Intel advisory INTEL-SA-00162 for fixed-version guidance.
- Upgrade Intel Extreme Tuning Utility to the vendor-fixed release or later.
- Remove vulnerable legacy installer packages from managed software repositories.
- Restrict local execution of outdated installers where removal is not immediate.
Validation and detection
- Inventory endpoints for Intel Extreme Tuning Utility and cached installers.
- Compare discovered versions against the Intel advisory and CVE record.
- Confirm software distribution repositories do not offer vulnerable installer versions.
- Document compensating controls for systems awaiting update or removal.
Public sources used
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- Known Exploited
- No
- Published
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CVSS and timeline data
No CVSS vectors or timeline events were available in the normalized CVE source material.
Source materials
- CVE List V5 sourceCVE List V5
- https://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/security-center/advisory/intel-sa-00162.htmlCVE reference · x_refsource_CONFIRM
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