CVE-2018-12172

Name: CVE-2018-12172
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2018-10-10T18:29:04.28+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 0.31%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2018-12172 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Improper password hashing in firmware in Intel Server Board (S7200AP,S7200APR) and Intel Compute Module (HNS7200AP, HNS7200AP) may allow a privileged user to potentially disclose firmware passwords via local access.. EPSS estimates a 0.31% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Improper password hashing in firmware in Intel Server Board (S7200AP,S7200APR) and Intel Compute Module (HNS7200AP, HNS7200AP) may allow a privileged user to potentially disclose firmware passwords via local access.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

0.31%

22.9th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Intel	S7200ap Firmware	r01.03.0018
Intel	Hns7200ap Firmware	r01.03.0018
Intel	S7200apr Firmware	r01.03.0018
Intel	Hns7200apr Firmware	r01.03.0018

References

https://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/security-center/advisory/intel-sa-00138.htmlVendor Advisory
https://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/security-center/advisory/intel-sa-00138.htmlVendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Oct 10, 2018
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2018-12172?

How severe is CVE-2018-12172?

Severity scoring for CVE-2018-12172 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 0.31% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2018-12172?

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