Vulnerability Description
Improper configuration in system firmware for EDK II may allow unauthenticated user to potentially enable escalation of privilege, information disclosure and/or denial of service via local access.
CVSS Score
7.8
HIGH
CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Tianocore | Edk Ii | - |
References
- https://edk2-docs.gitbooks.io/security-advisory/content/opal-blocksid-setting-diPatchVendor 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://edk2-docs.gitbooks.io/security-advisory/content/opal-blocksid-setting-diPatchVendor 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
FAQ
What is CVE-2018-12179?
CVE-2018-12179 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.8 (HIGH). Improper configuration in system firmware for EDK II may allow unauthenticated user to potentially enable escalation of privilege, information disclosure and/or denial of service via local access.
How severe is CVE-2018-12179?
CVE-2018-12179 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.8/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2018-12179?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Tianocore Edk Ii.