CVE-2018-12199: Buffer Overflow

Published Mar 14, 2019
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Updated

Buffer overflow in an OS component in Intel CSME before versions 11.8.60, 11.11.60, 11.22.60 or 12.0.20 and Intel TXE version before 3.1.60 or 4.0.10 may allow a privileged user to potentially execute arbitrary code via physical access.

Affected Software

6 affected components
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

Event History

Mar 14, 2019
CVE Published
via MITRE·08:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·08:00 PM
DescriptionWeakness
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2018-12199?

CVE-2018-12199 is a vulnerability that allows a privileged user to potentially execute arbitrary code via physical access.

2

Which software versions are affected by CVE-2018-12199?

CVE-2018-12199 affects Intel Converged Security Management Engine Firmware versions 11.0 to 11.8.60, 11.10 to 11.11.60, 11.20 to 11.22.60, 12.0.0 to 12.0.20, and Intel Trusted Execution Engine Firmware versions 3.0 to 3.1.60, 4.0 to 4.0.10.

3

What is the severity of CVE-2018-12199?

CVE-2018-12199 has a severity rating of 6.2 (high).

4

How can I fix CVE-2018-12199?

To fix CVE-2018-12199, update your Intel Converged Security Management Engine Firmware to version 11.8.60 or later, 11.11.60 or later, 11.22.60 or later, 12.0.20 or later, and Intel Trusted Execution Engine Firmware to version 3.1.60 or later, 4.0.10 or later.

5

Where can I find more information about CVE-2018-12199?

You can find more information about CVE-2018-12199 at the following references: [https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20190318-0001/](https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20190318-0001/) and [https://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/security-center/advisory/INTEL-SA-00185.html](https://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/security-center/advisory/INTEL-SA-00185.html)

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