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Vulnerability record · CVE-2018-12175 · published 12 September 2018

CVE-2018-12175: Intel distribution for python incorrect default permissions vulnerability

Intel · Distribution For Python

Default install directory permissions in Intel Distribution for Python (IDP) version 2018 may allow an unprivileged user to escalate privileges via local access.

7.8 CVSS 3.0 High EPSS 0.28% · top 82.0% CWE-276 · Incorrect default permissions
7.8CVSS 3.0 base score, v2 4.6
0.28%EPSS exploitation probability, 30 days
NoNot in CISA KEV
1Affected product versions listed by NVD
2References
17 Jun 2026Last modified by NVD

Description

Default install directory permissions in Intel Distribution for Python (IDP) version 2018 may allow an unprivileged user to escalate privileges via local access.

CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Affected products

1 vulnerable configurations from NVD's CPE data, grouped by vendor and product.

References

LinkTags
https://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/security-center/advisory/intel-sa-00181.html Vendor Advisory
https://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/security-center/advisory/intel-sa-00181.html Vendor Advisory

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Source: NIST National Vulnerability Database (record CVE-2018-12175), CISA KEV, FIRST EPSS (scores of 2026-09-27). This page is refreshed as NVD updates the record.