CVE-2018-3643

Name: CVE-2018-3643
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2018-09-12T19:29:02.557+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 0.50%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2018-3643 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. A vulnerability in Power Management Controller firmware in systems using specific Intel(R) Converged Security and Management Engine (CSME) before version 11.8.55, 11.11.55, 11.21.55, 12.0.6 or Intel(R) Server Platform Services firmware before version 4.x.04 may allow an attacker with administrative privileges to uncover certain platform secrets via local access or to potentially execute arbitrary code.. EPSS estimates a 0.50% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

A vulnerability in Power Management Controller firmware in systems using specific Intel(R) Converged Security and Management Engine (CSME) before version 11.8.55, 11.11.55, 11.21.55, 12.0.6 or Intel(R) Server Platform Services firmware before version 4.x.04 may allow an attacker with administrative privileges to uncover certain platform secrets via local access or to potentially execute arbitrary code.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

0.50%

39.0th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Intel	Converged Security Management Engine Firmware	< 12.0.6
Intel	Server Platform Services Firmware	< 4.00.04

References

https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20180924-0002/Third Party Advisory
https://support.hpe.com/hpsc/doc/public/display?docLocale=en_US&docId=emr_na-hpesbhf03873en_usPatch, Third Party Advisory
https://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/security-center/advisory/intel-sa-00131.htmlVendor Advisory
https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20180924-0002/Third Party Advisory
https://support.hpe.com/hpsc/doc/public/display?docLocale=en_US&docId=emr_na-hpesbhf03873en_usPatch, Third Party Advisory
https://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/security-center/advisory/intel-sa-00131.htmlVendor Advisory

Timeline

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2018-3643?

How severe is CVE-2018-3643?

Severity scoring for CVE-2018-3643 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 0.50% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2018-3643?

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