Intel issued three fixes for bugs that could allow a local attacker to execute code on Intel Core and Atom processor-based PCs. The vulnerabilities are tied to versions of its own Intel Smart Sound Technology, used to boost audio processing for tasks such as voice commands and interactions with Cortana, Nuance Dragon and Skype. Intel rated the severity of the issue as Important based on MITRE s CVSS v3.0 ratings system, each of the three vulnerabilities are rated high or 7.5.5.
Source: https://threatpost.com/intel-smart-sound-tech-vulnerable-to-three-high-severity-bugs/134395/