CVE-2018-12183
UnknownEPSS 0.50%
Last modified
CVE-2018-12183 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Stack overflow in DxeCore for EDK II may allow an unauthenticated user to potentially enable escalation of privilege, information disclosure and/or denial of service via local access.. EPSS estimates a 0.50% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
Stack overflow in DxeCore for EDK II may allow an unauthenticated user to potentially enable escalation of privilege, information disclosure and/or denial of service via local access.
Metrics
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Tianocore | Edk Ii | All versions |
References
- https://edk2-docs.gitbooks.io/security-advisory/content/unlimited-fv-recursion.htmlPatch, Third Party Advisory
- https://edk2-docs.gitbooks.io/security-advisory/content/unlimited-fv-recursion.htmlPatch, Third Party Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2018-12183?
Stack overflow in DxeCore for EDK II may allow an unauthenticated user to potentially enable escalation of privilege, information disclosure and/or denial of service via local access.
How severe is CVE-2018-12183?
Severity scoring for CVE-2018-12183 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 0.50% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2018-12183?
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.
How Strix Helps
- How Strix found a critical auth bypass in etcdStrix autonomously discovered a critical authentication bypass in etcd, later designated CVE-2026-33413.
- Autonomous PentestingAI agents that find and validate exploitable vulnerabilities like this one across your applications.
- PR ReviewsPentest every pull request so vulnerable code is caught before it ships to production.
- AI Penetration TestingHow AI-driven penetration testing continuously covers your attack surface.
Related CVEs from 2018
- CVE-2018-12178Buffer overflow in network stack for EDK II may allow unpriv…
- CVE-2018-12179Improper configuration in system firmware for EDK II may all…
- CVE-2018-1218In Dell EMC NetWorker versions prior to 9.2.1.1, versions pr…
- CVE-2018-12180Buffer overflow in BlockIo service for EDK II may allow an u…
- CVE-2018-12181Stack overflow in corrupted bmp for EDK II may allow unprivi…
- CVE-2018-12182Insufficient memory write check in SMM service for EDK II ma…
- CVE-2018-12184Rejected reason: DO NOT USE THIS CANDIDATE NUMBER. ConsultID…
- CVE-2018-12185Insufficient input validation in Intel(R) AMT in Intel(R) CS…
- CVE-2018-12186Rejected reason: DO NOT USE THIS CANDIDATE NUMBER. ConsultID…
- CVE-2018-12187Insufficient input validation in Intel(R) Active Management …
- CVE-2018-12188Insufficient input validation in Intel CSME before versions …
- CVE-2018-12189Unhandled exception in Content Protection subsystem in Intel…
Are you affected by CVE-2018-12183?
Run a free Strix scan to check your systems for this vulnerability.
Scan your code nowSource: NVD / NIST