CVE-2018-12171

Privilege escalation in Intel Baseboard Management Controller (BMC) firmware before version 1.43.91f76955 may allow an unprivileged user to potentially execute…

published September 12, 2018

CVSS
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EPSS
2%
Percentile
81.9
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

⚠️ A crafty unprivileged user could exploit this Intel BMC vulnerability before version 1.43.91f76955 to run arbitrary code or cause a denial of service! Think of this vulnerability as a sneaky office worker who finds an unlocked filing cabinet and starts rearranging important documents without anyone noticing. With access to the BMC, they can pull off some serious mischief before you even realize there's a problem! What this means is that an attacker could potentially execute arbitrary code, which could lead to devastating consequences like taking control of your hardware or causing total service outages—definitely not something you want on your watch!

Put simply

Think of this vulnerability as a sneaky office worker who finds an unlocked filing cabinet and starts rearranging important documents without anyone noticing. With access to the BMC, they can pull off some serious mischief before you even realize there's a problem! This vulnerability in the Intel BMC firmware allows unprivileged users to escalate their privileges, enabling them to execute arbitrary code or disrupt services over the network.

What to do

What this means is that an attacker could potentially execute arbitrary code, which could lead to devastating consequences like taking control of your hardware or causing total service outages—definitely not something you want on your watch! To protect against this vulnerability, update your Intel BMC firmware to version 1.43.91f76955 or later. Regularly check for firmware updates and implement strict access controls to minimize risk. Don't forget to audit your systems for any unusual activities! You've got this! Patch that firmware and lock down your systems like a security pro! 🛡️

The record
Technical detail
CVSS
Not scored
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.02136 · 81.9th percentile
Published
2018-09-12T19:00Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 12 SEP 19:00Z
    Privilege escalation in Intel Baseboard Management Controller (BMC) firmware before version 1.43.91f76955 may allow an unprivileged user to potentially execute…
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