Vulnerability Description
Buffer overflow in network stack for EDK II may allow unprivileged user to potentially enable escalation of privilege and/or denial of service via network.
CVSS Score
9.1
CRITICAL
CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:H
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Tianocore | Edk Ii | - |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2019-03/msg00046.html
- https://edk2-docs.gitbooks.io/security-advisory/content/dns-pack-size-check.htmlPatchThird Party Advisory
- https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce%40lists.fedorapro
- https://support.hpe.com/hpsc/doc/public/display?docLocale=en_US&docId=emr_na-hpe
- https://usn.ubuntu.com/4349-1/
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2019-03/msg00046.html
- https://edk2-docs.gitbooks.io/security-advisory/content/dns-pack-size-check.htmlPatchThird Party Advisory
- https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce%40lists.fedorapro
- https://support.hpe.com/hpsc/doc/public/display?docLocale=en_US&docId=emr_na-hpe
- https://usn.ubuntu.com/4349-1/
FAQ
What is CVE-2018-12178?
CVE-2018-12178 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 9.1 (CRITICAL). Buffer overflow in network stack for EDK II may allow unprivileged user to potentially enable escalation of privilege and/or denial of service via network.
How severe is CVE-2018-12178?
CVE-2018-12178 has been rated CRITICAL with a CVSS base score of 9.1/10. This is considered a critical vulnerability requiring immediate attention.
Is there a patch for CVE-2018-12178?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Tianocore Edk Ii.