CVE-2018-12182
First published: Wed Mar 27 2019(Updated: )
Insufficient memory write check in SMM service for EDK II may allow an authenticated user to potentially enable escalation of privilege, information disclosure and/or denial of service via local access.
Credit: secure@intel.com secure@intel.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Tianocore EDK II | ||
| debian/edk2 | 2020.11-2+deb11u2 2022.11-6+deb12u1 2024.05-2 |
Remedy
https://edk2-docs.gitbooks.io/security-advisory/content/sw-smi-confused-deputy-smramsavestate_c.html
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Reference Links
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/107648
- https://edk2-docs.gitbooks.io/security-advisory/content/sw-smi-confused-deputy-smramsavestate_c.html
- https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce@lists.fedoraproject.org/message/TQYVZRFEXSN3KS43AVH4D7QX553EZQYP/
- https://support.hpe.com/hpsc/doc/public/display?docLocale=en_US&docId=emr_na-hpesbhf03912en_us
- https://support.hpe.com/hpsc/doc/public/display?docLocale=en_US&docId=emr_na-hpesbhf03912en_us
- https://launchpad.net/bugs/cve/CVE-2018-12182
- https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce%40lists.fedoraproject.org/message/TQYVZRFEXSN3KS43AVH4D7QX553EZQYP/
- https://bugzilla.tianocore.org/show_bug.cgi?id=1136#c13)
- https://bugzilla.tianocore.org/show_bug.cgi?id=1136
- https://security-tracker.debian.org/tracker/CVE-2018-12182
- https://cve.mitre.org/cgi-bin/cvename.cgi?name=CVE-2018-12182
- https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2018-12182
- https://ubuntu.com/security/CVE-2018-12182
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2018-12182?
CVE-2018-12182 refers to an insufficient memory write check vulnerability in the SMM service for EDK II.
What is the severity of CVE-2018-12182?
CVE-2018-12182 has a severity rating of medium with a CVSS score of 6.7.
How does CVE-2018-12182 affect the Tianocore Edk Ii software?
CVE-2018-12182 affects the Tianocore Edk Ii software version and may allow an authenticated user to enable privilege escalation, information disclosure, and/or denial of service through local access.
How can an authenticated user exploit CVE-2018-12182?
An authenticated user can potentially exploit CVE-2018-12182 through local access to enable privilege escalation, information disclosure, and/or denial of service.
Is there a fix for CVE-2018-12182?
Yes, it is recommended to apply the latest security patches or updates provided by Tianocore for the Edk Ii software.
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