CVE-2018-12172: Medium severity Intel S7200ap Firmware vulnerability

Published Oct 10, 2018
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Updated

Improper password hashing in firmware in Intel Server Board (S7200AP,S7200APR) and Intel Compute Module (HNS7200AP, HNS7200AP) may allow a privileged user to potentially disclose firmware passwords via local access.

Affected Software

8 affected components
Intel S7200ap Firmware=r01.03.0018
Intel S7200AP
Intel Hns7200ap Firmware=r01.03.0018
Intel HNS7200AP
Intel S7200apr Firmware=r01.03.0018
Intel S7200APR
Intel Hns7200apr Firmware=r01.03.0018
Intel Hns7200apr

Event History

Oct 10, 2018
CVE Published
via MITRE·06:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·06:00 PM
DescriptionWeakness
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2018-12172?

CVE-2018-12172 is a vulnerability that involves improper password hashing in firmware in Intel Server Board (S7200AP, S7200APR) and Intel Compute Module (HNS7200AP, HNS7200AP).

2

What can a privileged user potentially disclose using CVE-2018-12172?

A privileged user may potentially disclose firmware passwords via local access using CVE-2018-12172.

3

Which software versions are affected by CVE-2018-12172?

The affected software versions are Intel S7200ap Firmware (r01.03.0018) and Intel Hns7200ap Firmware (r01.03.0018).

4

What is the severity of CVE-2018-12172?

CVE-2018-12172 has a severity rating of medium, with a severity value of 5.5.

5

Where can I find more information about CVE-2018-12172?

You can find more information about CVE-2018-12172 in the advisory published by Intel: https://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/security-center/advisory/intel-sa-00138.html

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