CVE-2018-12147: Input Validation

Published Jun 13, 2019
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Updated

Insufficient input validation in HECI subsystem in Intel(R) CSME before version 11.21.55, Intel® Server Platform Services before version 4.0 and Intel® Trusted Execution Engine Firmware before version 3.1.55 may allow a privileged user to potentially enable escalation of privileges via local access.

Affected Software

5 affected components
Intel Converged Security Management Engine Firmware>=11.0<=11.8.50
Intel Converged Security Management Engine Firmware>=11.10<=11.11.50
Intel Converged Security Management Engine Firmware>=11.20<=11.21.51
Intel Server Platform Services Firmware<4.0
Intel Trusted Execution Engine Firmware>=3.0<=3.1.50

Event History

Jun 13, 2019
CVE Published
via MITRE·03:36 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·03:36 PM
DescriptionWeakness
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2018-12147?

CVE-2018-12147 is a vulnerability related to insufficient input validation in the HECI subsystem in Intel(R) CSME, Intel(R) Server Platform Services, and Intel(R) Trusted Execution Engine Firmware.

2

What is the severity of CVE-2018-12147?

CVE-2018-12147 has a severity value of 6.7 (high).

3

Which software versions are affected by CVE-2018-12147?

CVE-2018-12147 affects Intel Converged Security Management Engine Firmware versions 11.0 to 11.8.50, 11.10 to 11.11.50, and 11.20 to 11.21.51, Intel Server Platform Services Firmware up to version 4.0, and Intel Trusted Execution Engine Firmware versions 3.0 to 3.1.50.

4

How can a privileged user exploit CVE-2018-12147?

A privileged user can potentially enable the escalation of privileges through local access.

5

Where can I find more information about CVE-2018-12147?

More information about CVE-2018-12147 can be found at the following links: [Intel SA-00125](https://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/security-center/advisory/intel-sa-00125.html) and [Intel SA-00125 (Keywords: 2018-12147)](https://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/security-center/advisory/intel-sa-00125.html?wapkw=2018-12147).

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