CVE-2018-3612: Input Validation

Published May 10, 2018
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Updated

Intel NUC kits with insufficient input validation in system firmware, potentially allows a local attacker to elevate privileges to System Management Mode (SMM).

Affected Software

34 affected components
Intel BIOS=ayaplcel.86a
Intel BIOS=bnkbl357.86a
Intel BIOS=ccsklm5v.86a
Intel BIOS=ccsklm30.86a
Intel BIOS=dnkbli5v.86a
Intel BIOS=dnkbli7v.86a
Intel BIOS=dnkbli30.86a
Intel BIOS=fybyt10h.86a
Intel BIOS=gkaplcpx.86a
Intel BIOS=kyskli70.86a
Intel BIOS=mkkbli5v.86a
Intel BIOS=mkkbly35.86a
Intel BIOS=mybdwi5v.86a
Intel BIOS=mybdwi30.86a
Intel BIOS=rybdwi35.86a
Intel BIOS=syskli35.86a
Intel BIOS=tybyt10h.86a
Intel Ayaplcel.86a
Intel Bnkbl357.86a
Intel Ccsklm30.86a
Intel Ccsklm5v.86a
Intel Dnkbli30.86a
Intel Dnkbli5v.86a
Intel Dnkbli7v.86a
Intel Fybyt10h.86a
Intel Gkaplcpx.86a
Intel Kyskli70.86a
Intel Mkkbli5v.86a
Intel Mkkbly35.86a
Intel Mybdwi30.86a
Intel Mybdwi5v.86a
Intel Rybdwi35.86a
Intel Syskli35.86a
Intel Tybyt10h.86a

Event History

May 10, 2018
CVE Published
via MITRE·10:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·10:00 PM
Description
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2018-3612?

CVE-2018-3612 is a vulnerability in Intel NUC kits that allows a local attacker to elevate privileges to System Management Mode (SMM) due to insufficient input validation in the system firmware.

2

How severe is CVE-2018-3612?

CVE-2018-3612 has a severity score of 7.8 (high).

3

What software is affected by CVE-2018-3612?

Intel NUC kits with the following BIOS versions are affected: ayaplcel.86a, bnkbl357.86a, ccsklm5v.86a, ccsklm30.86a, dnkbli5v.86a, dnkbli7v.86a, dnkbli30.86a, fybyt10h.86a, gkaplcpx.86a, kyskli70.86a, mkkbli5v.86a, mkkbly35.86a, mybdwi5v.86a, mybdwi30.86a, rybdwi35.86a, syskli35.86a, tybyt10h.86a.

4

How can I fix CVE-2018-3612?

To fix CVE-2018-3612, it is recommended to update the BIOS firmware of the affected Intel NUC kits to the latest version provided by Intel.

5

Where can I find more information about CVE-2018-3612?

You can find more information about CVE-2018-3612 on Intel's official security advisory page: [Intel-SA-00110](https://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/security-center/advisory/intel-sa-00110.html).

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