How severe is CVE-2018-12179?

CVE-2018-12179 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2018-12179 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (34th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2018-12179?

CVE-2018-12179 affects Tianocore Edk Ii. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2018-12179?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

When was CVE-2018-12179 published?

CVE-2018-12179 was published on 2019-03-27 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2018-12179

CVE-2018-12179 is a high-severity vulnerability in Tianocore Edk Ii with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.8)
CVSS v2: 4.6
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (34th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Tianocore Edk Ii
Published: 2019-03-27
Last modified: 2026-06-17

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.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2018-12179?: 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 a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2018-12179 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (34th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2018-12179?: CVE-2018-12179 affects Tianocore Edk Ii. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2018-12179?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2018-12179 published?: CVE-2018-12179 was published on 2019-03-27 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:tianocore:edk_ii:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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