CVE-2018-12158

CVE-2018-12158 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Intel Next Unit Of Computing Firmware with a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.0. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-200.

Key facts

Description

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.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2018-12158?
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.
How severe is CVE-2018-12158?
CVE-2018-12158 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.0, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires high privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability high.
Is CVE-2018-12158 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (25th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2018-12158?
CVE-2018-12158 affects Intel Next Unit Of Computing Firmware. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2018-12158?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2018-12158 published?
CVE-2018-12158 was published on 2018-10-10 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

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