What is the CVSS score of CVE-2018-12158?

CVE-2018-12158 has a CVSS 3.0 base score of 6.0 (Medium). CVSS vector: CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:H. EPSS exploitation probability: 0.3%.

Is there a patch available for CVE-2018-12158?

Yes, a patch is available for CVE-2018-12158. Update the affected software to the latest version immediately.

Next Unit Of Computing Firmware CVE-2018-12158

MEDIUM

Information Exposure (CWE-200)

2018-10-10 secure@intel.com

Intel Denial Of Service Information Disclosure Next Unit Of Computing Firmware

6.0

CVSS 3.0 · NVD

Severity by source

NVD PRIMARY

6.0 MEDIUM

AV:L/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:H

Primary rating from NVD · only source for this CVE.

CVSS VectorNVD

CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:H

Attack Vector

Local

Attack Complexity

Low

Privileges Required

High

User Interaction

None

Scope

Unchanged

Confidentiality

High

Integrity

None

Availability

High

Lifecycle Timeline

CVE Published

Oct 10, 2018 - 18:29 nvd

MEDIUM 6.0

DescriptionNVD

AnalysisAI

Insufficient input validation in BIOS update utility in Intel NUC FW kits downloaded before May 24, 2018 may allow a privileged user to potentially trigger a denial of service or information. Rated medium severity (CVSS 6.0), this vulnerability is low attack complexity. This Exposure of Sensitive Information vulnerability could allow attackers to access sensitive data that should not be disclosed.

Technical ContextAI

This vulnerability is classified as Exposure of Sensitive Information (CWE-200), which allows attackers to access sensitive data that should not be disclosed. Insufficient input validation in BIOS update utility in Intel NUC FW kits downloaded before May 24, 2018 may allow a privileged user to potentially trigger a denial of service or information disclosure via local access. Affected products include: Intel Next Unit Of Computing Firmware.

RemediationAI

A vendor patch is available. Apply the latest security update as soon as possible. Minimize information in error messages, implement proper access controls, encrypt sensitive data at rest and in transit.