VDB-131751 · CVE-2018-12208 · GCVE-0-2018-12208

Intel CSME/TXE HECI Subsystem memory corruption

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability marked as critical has been reported in Intel CSME and TXE. This issue affects some unknown processing of the component HECI Subsystem. Performing a manipulation results in memory corruption. This vulnerability is identified as CVE-2018-12208. The attack may be carried out on the physical device. There is not any exploit available. It is suggested to upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as critical has been found in Intel CSME and TXE (the affected version is unknown). This affects an unknown code of the component HECI Subsystem. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a memory corruption vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-119. The product performs operations on a memory buffer, but it can read from or write to a memory location that is outside of the intended boundary of the buffer. This is going to have an impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The summary by CVE is:

Buffer overflow in HECI subsystem in Intel(R) CSME before versions 11.8.60, 11.11.60, 11.22.60 or 12.0.20 and Intel(R) TXE version before 3.1.60 or 4.0.10, or Intel(R) Server Platform Services before version 5.00.04.012 may allow an unauthenticated user to potentially execute arbitrary code via physical access.

The weakness was released 03/14/2019 (Website). It is possible to read the advisory at intel.com. This vulnerability is uniquely identified as CVE-2018-12208 since 06/11/2018. Attacking locally is a requirement. No form of authentication is needed for exploitation. The technical details are unknown and an exploit is not publicly available.

Upgrading eliminates this vulnerability.

Entries connected to this vulnerability are available at VDB-131736, VDB-131735, VDB-131737 and VDB-131738. Be aware that VulDB is the high quality source for vulnerability data.

Productinfo

Vendor

Intel

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License

commercial

Website

Vendor: https://www.intel.com/

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 5.9
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 5.8

VulDB Base Score: 4.3
VulDB Temp Score: 4.1
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NVD Base Score: 7.6
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Exploitinginfo

Class: Memory corruption
CWE: CWE-119
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Physical: Yes
Local: Yes
Remote: No

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Status: Not defined

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Threat Intelligenceinfo

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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Timelineinfo

06/11/2018 🔍
03/14/2019 +276 days 🔍
03/15/2019 +1 days 🔍
05/16/2020 +428 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: intel.com

Advisory: intel.com
Status: Not defined
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CVE: CVE-2018-12208 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2018-12208
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-131751
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Entryinfo

Created: 03/15/2019 07:13
Updated: 05/16/2020 18:05
Changes: 03/15/2019 07:13 (55), 05/16/2020 18:05 (1)
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