CVE-2018-12183
First published: Wed Mar 27 2019(Updated: )
Last updated 29 July 2024
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 |
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Reference Links
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/107643
- https://edk2-docs.gitbooks.io/security-advisory/content/unlimited-fv-recursion.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-2018-12183
- https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce%40lists.fedoraproject.org/message/TQYVZRFEXSN3KS43AVH4D7QX553EZQYP/
- https://github.com/tianocore/edk2/commit/0a0d5296e448fc350de1594c49b9c0deff7fad60
- https://security-tracker.debian.org/tracker/CVE-2018-12183
- https://cve.mitre.org/cgi-bin/cvename.cgi?name=CVE-2018-12183
- https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2018-12183
- https://ubuntu.com/security/CVE-2018-12183
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2018-12183?
CVE-2018-12183 is a vulnerability in DxeCore for EDK II that may allow an unauthenticated user to potentially enable escalation of privilege, information disclosure, and/or denial of service via local access.
How severe is CVE-2018-12183?
CVE-2018-12183 has a severity rating of 6.8 (medium).
How can an unauthenticated user exploit CVE-2018-12183?
An unauthenticated user can potentially exploit CVE-2018-12183 to enable escalation of privilege, information disclosure, and/or denial of service by gaining local access.
Is there a fix for CVE-2018-12183?
It is recommended to apply the necessary patches and updates provided by the software vendor or developer to mitigate the vulnerability.
Where can I find more information about CVE-2018-12183?
You can find more information about CVE-2018-12183 on the following references: [SecurityFocus](http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/107643), [EDK2 Security Advisory](https://edk2-docs.gitbooks.io/security-advisory/content/unlimited-fv-recursion.html), [Fedora Project](https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce@lists.fedoraproject.org/message/TQYVZRFEXSN3KS43AVH4D7QX553EZQYP/).
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