CVE-2018-12183: Medium severity edk ii vulnerability
Last updated 29 July 2024
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Stack overflow in DxeCore for EDK II may allow an unauthenticated user to potentially enable escalation of privilege, information disclosure and/or denial of service via local access.
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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/).