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CVE-2018-3649: DLL injection vulnerability in the installation executables (Autorun.exe and Setup.exe) for Intel's wireles...

DLL injection vulnerability in the installation executables (Autorun.exe and Setup.exe) for Intel's wireless drivers and related software in Intel Dual Band Wireless-AC, Tri-Band Wireless-AC and Wireless-AC family of products allows a local attacker to cause escalation of privilege via remote code execution.

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Plain-English summary

Intel wireless driver installation programs could load an attacker-controlled DLL during installation. A local attacker may gain higher privileges when an affected Autorun.exe or Setup.exe runs. This is most relevant to systems using older Intel wireless software packages or unmanaged installer media.

Executive priority

Treat this as a cleanup and software-supply hygiene issue unless vulnerable installers are still used operationally. Prioritize managed endpoint fleets, golden images, helpdesk driver shares, and deployment repositories where old Intel wireless packages may persist.

Technical view

CVE-2018-3649 is a DLL injection issue in Autorun.exe and Setup.exe for Intel Dual Band Wireless-AC, Tri-Band Wireless-AC, and Wireless-AC families. The CVE describes local attacker escalation of privilege via remote code execution. Public scoring and version detail are not present in the supplied bundle.

Likely exposure

Exposure is likely limited to environments that still retain or run vulnerable Intel wireless driver installation packages. Installed wireless adapters alone are not enough evidence; teams need to identify the specific installer executables and versions referenced by Intel advisory INTEL-SA-00126.

Exploitation context

The supplied sources do not show CISA KEV listing or active exploitation evidence. The attack requires local attacker influence over the installer execution context. Risk increases where users or IT staff run legacy driver installers from writable directories, archives, or shared deployment locations.

Researcher notes

Evidence is sparse in the supplied bundle: no CVSS, CWE, affected version table, or exploit confirmation is included. The strongest source is Intel’s advisory reference. Analysis should avoid broader claims until the advisory’s exact version and remediation details are reviewed.

Mitigation direction

  • Review Intel advisory INTEL-SA-00126 for affected versions and vendor remediation.
  • Replace vulnerable Intel wireless installer packages with current vendor-approved packages.
  • Remove obsolete driver installation media from shared folders, images, and software repositories.
  • Restrict execution of untrusted installers from user-writable directories.
  • Use endpoint controls to monitor unexpected DLL loads by driver setup programs.

Validation and detection

  • Inventory systems and repositories for Intel Autorun.exe and Setup.exe wireless installers.
  • Map identified packages to Intel advisory INTEL-SA-00126 affected versions.
  • Confirm deployment tools no longer reference vulnerable installer packages.
  • Check whether legacy driver media remains accessible to standard users.
  • Review endpoint telemetry for suspicious DLL loads during wireless driver setup.
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Confidence
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Sources
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Affected products

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VendorProductVersion / packageStatus
Intel CorporationDual Band Wireless-AC, Tri-Band Wireless-AC and Wireless-AC family of productsMultiple versions (refer to public security advisory)Listed
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