CVE-2018-12158 json
Insufficient input validation in BIOS update utility in Intel NUC FW kits downloaded before May 24, 2018 may allow a privileged user to pot…
published 2018-10-10 8 y ago modified 2026-06-17 4 mo ago also EUVD-2018-4136
- cvss
- 6.0
- version 3.0, NVD
- cisa kev
- Not listed
- not in CISA's catalog
- epss
- 0.3%
- EPSS 0.3% chance of exploitation in 30 days, percentile 26%
- public exploits
- 0
- none known
Summary
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.
Patch / fix
- intel next_unit_of_computing_firmware 2018-05-24
Exploit prediction
0.33% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 26% of all scored CVEs (FIRST EPSS, 2026-11-08).
CVSS scores
| assigned by | version | score | vector |
|---|---|---|---|
| NVD | 3.0 | 6.0 | CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:H |
| NVD | 2.0 | 5.6 | AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:N/A:C |
Affected products
- Intel Corporation Intel NUC Firmware Kits
Classification
- Weakness
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- CWE-200 Exposure of Sensitive Information to an Unauthorized Actor
References
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intel.com
/content/www/us/en/security-center/advisory/intel-sa-00168.html
patch, vendor-advisory
Sources
- CVE List CVE-2018-12158
- NVD CVE-2018-12158
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