CVE-2018-12189
UnknownEPSS 0.29%
Last modified
CVE-2018-12189 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Unhandled exception in Content Protection subsystem in Intel CSME before versions 11.8.60, 11.11.60, 11.22.60 or 12.0.20 or Intel TXE before 3.1.60 or 4.0.10 may allow privileged user to potentially modify data via local access.. EPSS estimates a 0.29% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
Unhandled exception in Content Protection subsystem in Intel CSME before versions 11.8.60, 11.11.60, 11.22.60 or 12.0.20 or Intel TXE before 3.1.60 or 4.0.10 may allow privileged user to potentially modify data via local access.
Metrics
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
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Timeline
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- Status
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2018-12189?
Unhandled exception in Content Protection subsystem in Intel CSME before versions 11.8.60, 11.11.60, 11.22.60 or 12.0.20 or Intel TXE before 3.1.60 or 4.0.10 may allow privileged user to potentially modify data via local access.
How severe is CVE-2018-12189?
Severity scoring for CVE-2018-12189 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 0.29% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2018-12189?
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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