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CVE-2018-3698

Status: ModifiedHigh (7.8)—

Improper file permissions in the installer for the Intel Ready Mode Technology may allow an unprivileged user to potentially gain privileged access via local access.

CVSS

Exploitation probability (EPSS)

EPSS (Exploit Prediction Scoring System, FIRST) estimates how likely a vulnerability is to be exploited in the wild within 30 days. It complements CVSS (impact) and CISA KEV (confirmed exploitation).

Affected technologies (1)

Intel — Ready Mode Technology

CWEs

References

Raw JSON (NVD)

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  "lastModified": "2026-06-17T01:57:41.367",
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