CVE-2018-12171: Critical severity intel bmc firmware vulnerability
Privilege escalation in Intel Baseboard Management Controller (BMC) firmware before version 1.43.91f76955 may allow an unprivileged user to potentially execute arbitrary code or perform denial of service over the network.
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What is CVE-2018-12171?
CVE-2018-12171 is a vulnerability in Intel Baseboard Management Controller (BMC) firmware that allows an unprivileged user to potentially execute arbitrary code or perform denial of service over the network.
How severe is the CVE-2018-12171 vulnerability?
The severity of CVE-2018-12171 is critical, with a CVSS score of 9.8.
Which software versions are affected by CVE-2018-12171?
Intel Baseboard Management Controller (BMC) firmware version up to and excluding 1.43.91f76955 is affected by CVE-2018-12171.
How can I fix CVE-2018-12171?
To fix CVE-2018-12171, upgrade the Intel Baseboard Management Controller (BMC) firmware to version 1.43.91f76955 or later.
Where can I find more information about CVE-2018-12171?
More information about CVE-2018-12171 can be found at the following link: [Intel Advisory for CVE-2018-12171](https://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/security-center/advisory/intel-sa-00149.html).