CVE-2018-12191

Name: CVE-2018-12191
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2019-03-14T20:29:00.46+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7.6/10EPSS 0.48%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2018-12191 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.6/10 on the CVSS scale. Bounds check in Kernel subsystem in Intel CSME before version 11.8.60, 11.11.60, 11.22.60 or 12.0.20, or Intel(R) Server Platform Services before versions 4.00.04.383 or SPS 4.01.02.174, or Intel(R) TXE before versions 3.1.60 or 4.0.10 may allow an unauthenticated user to potentially execute arbitrary code via physical access.. EPSS estimates a 0.48% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Bounds check in Kernel subsystem in Intel CSME before version 11.8.60, 11.11.60, 11.22.60 or 12.0.20, or Intel(R) Server Platform Services before versions 4.00.04.383 or SPS 4.01.02.174, or Intel(R) TXE before versions 3.1.60 or 4.0.10 may allow an unauthenticated user to potentially execute arbitrary code via physical access.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

7.6/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:P/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H

EPSS Probability

0.48%

37.9th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-119

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	Server Platform Services Firmware	>= 4.00.04.367, < 4.00.04.383
Intel	Server Platform Services Firmware	>= 4.01.00.152.0, < 4.01.02.174
Intel	Trusted Execution Engine Firmware	>= 3.0, < 3.1.60
Intel	Trusted Execution Engine Firmware	>= 4.0, < 4.0.10

References

https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20190318-0001/Third Party Advisory
https://support.hpe.com/hpsc/doc/public/display?docLocale=en_US&docId=emr_na-hpesbhf03914en_usThird Party Advisory
https://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/security-center/advisory/INTEL-SA-00185.htmlVendor Advisory
https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20190318-0001/Third Party Advisory
https://support.hpe.com/hpsc/doc/public/display?docLocale=en_US&docId=emr_na-hpesbhf03914en_usThird Party Advisory
https://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/security-center/advisory/INTEL-SA-00185.htmlVendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Mar 14, 2019
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2018-12191?

How severe is CVE-2018-12191?

CVE-2018-12191 has a CVSS score of 7.6/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.48% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2018-12191?

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