CVE-2018-12208 describes a buffer overflow vulnerability within the HECI subsystem of Intel CSME, TXE, and Server Platform Services firmware versions prior to specified updates. This flaw could allow an unauthenticated attacker with physical access to execute arbitrary code. Rated as High severity (CVSS 7.6), exploitation requires physical proximity but is low complexity, leading to high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. Currently, there is no public exploit code available (Metasploit, Nuclei, ExploitDB) and no evidence of active exploitation or significant community discussion.
| Vendor | Product | Version(s) | CPE |
|---|---|---|---|
>= 11.0, < 11.8.60CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:o:intel:converged_security_management_engine_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
>= 11.10, < 11.11.60CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:o:intel:converged_security_management_engine_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
>= 11.20, < 11.22.60CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:o:intel:converged_security_management_engine_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
>= 12.0.0, < 12.0.20CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:o:intel:converged_security_management_engine_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
< 5.00.04.012CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:o:intel:server_platform_services_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* |
CVSS version used by this source: 3.0
CVSS:3.0/AV:P/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H
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