CVE-2018-12171

Name: CVE-2018-12171
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2018-09-12T19:29:01.98+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 2.14%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2018-12171 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Privilege escalation in Intel Baseboard Management Controller (BMC) firmware before version 1.43.91f76955 may allow an unprivileged user to potentially execute arbitrary code or perform denial of service over the network.. EPSS estimates a 2.14% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Privilege escalation in Intel Baseboard Management Controller (BMC) firmware before version 1.43.91f76955 may allow an unprivileged user to potentially execute arbitrary code or perform denial of service over the network.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

2.14%

79.7th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Intel	Bmc Firmware	< 1.43.91f76955

References

https://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/security-center/advisory/intel-sa-00149.htmlVendor Advisory
https://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/security-center/advisory/intel-sa-00149.htmlVendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Sep 12, 2018
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2018-12171?

How severe is CVE-2018-12171?

Severity scoring for CVE-2018-12171 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 2.14% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2018-12171?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST