How severe is CVE-2018-12208?

CVE-2018-12208 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.6, rated high severity. It is exploitable over physical access with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2018-12208 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (40th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2018-12208?

CVE-2018-12208 primarily affects Intel Converged Security Management Engine Firmware. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2018-12208?

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-2018-12208 published?

CVE-2018-12208 was published on 2019-03-14 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2018-12208

CVE-2018-12208 is a high-severity vulnerability in Intel Converged Security Management Engine Firmware with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.6. 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-119.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.6)
CVSS v2: 4.6
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (40th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-119
Affected product: Intel Converged Security Management Engine Firmware
Published: 2019-03-14
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Buffer overflow in HECI subsystem in Intel(R) CSME before versions 11.8.60, 11.11.60, 11.22.60 or 12.0.20 and Intel(R) TXE version before 3.1.60 or 4.0.10, or Intel(R) Server Platform Services before version 5.00.04.012 may allow an unauthenticated user to potentially execute arbitrary code via physical access.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2018-12208?: Buffer overflow in HECI subsystem in Intel(R) CSME before versions 11.8.60, 11.11.60, 11.22.60 or 12.0.20 and Intel(R) TXE version before 3.1.60 or 4.0.10, or Intel(R) Server Platform Services before version 5.00.04.012 may allow an unauthenticated user to potentially execute arbitrary code via physical access.
How severe is CVE-2018-12208?: CVE-2018-12208 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.6, rated high severity. It is exploitable over physical access with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2018-12208 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (40th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2018-12208?: CVE-2018-12208 primarily affects Intel Converged Security Management Engine Firmware. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2018-12208?: 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-2018-12208 published?: CVE-2018-12208 was published on 2019-03-14 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (3)

cpe:2.3:o:intel:converged_security_management_engine_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:intel:server_platform_services_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:intel:trusted_execution_engine_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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