CVE-2018-12188: Input Validation
First published: Thu Mar 14 2019(Updated: )
Insufficient input validation in Intel CSME before versions 11.8.60, 11.11.60, 11.22.60 or 12.0.20 or Intel TXE before version 3.1.60 or 4.0.10 may allow an unauthenticated user to potentially modify data via physical access.
Credit: secure@intel.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Intel Converged Security Management Engine Firmware | >=11.0<11.8.60 | |
| Intel Converged Security Management Engine Firmware | >=11.10<11.11.60 | |
| Intel Converged Security Management Engine Firmware | >=11.20<11.22.60 | |
| Intel Converged Security Management Engine Firmware | >=12.0.0<12.0.20 | |
| Intel Trusted Execution Engine Firmware | >=3.0<3.1.60 | |
| Intel Trusted Execution Engine Firmware | >=4.0<4.0.10 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2018-12188?
The severity of CVE-2018-12188 is medium with a CVSS score of 4.6.
What software versions are affected by CVE-2018-12188?
Intel CSME versions 11.0 to 11.8.60, 11.10 to 11.11.60, 11.20 to 11.22.60, and 12.0.0 to 12.0.20, as well as Intel TXE versions 3.0 to 3.1.60 and 4.0 to 4.0.10 are affected by CVE-2018-12188.
How can an unauthenticated user exploit CVE-2018-12188?
An unauthenticated user can potentially modify data via physical access due to insufficient input validation in Intel CSME and Intel TXE.
Are there any fixes available for CVE-2018-12188?
Yes, Intel has released firmware updates to address the vulnerability in the affected versions of Intel CSME and Intel TXE. Please refer to the Intel Security Center advisory for more information.
Where can I find more information about CVE-2018-12188?
You can find more information about CVE-2018-12188 in the NetApp security advisory and the Intel Security Center advisory.
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