CVE-2018-12173 Missing authorization in Intel Server Boards Firmware

High 7.6 Published 10 Oct 2018 Updated 16 Sep 2024

Unauthenticated local attackers can execute arbitrary code, disclose information, escalate privileges, or cause denial of service due to insufficient firmware access protection.

Exploited in the wild: Not known
Login needed: Not needed
Attackable: Local or same network only
Victim action needed: Not needed
Fix: None listed

What is CVE-2018-12173?

CVE-2018-12173 is a high-severity missing authorization vulnerability in Intel Server Boards Firmware, published on 10 Oct 2018. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.

Official description

Insufficient access protection in firmware in Intel Server Board, Intel Server System and Intel Compute Module before firmware version 00.01.0014 may allow an unauthenticated attacker to potentially execute arbitrary code resulting in information disclosure, escalation of privilege and/or denial of service via local access.

Weakness: CWE-732

Which versions are affected by CVE-2018-12173?

It affects 14 products.

Products include Intel Compute Module Hns2600bp Firmware, Intel Compute Module Hns2600bpr Firmware, Intel Server Board S2600bp Firmware, Intel Server Board S2600bpr Firmware, Intel Server Board S2600st Firmware, Intel Server Board S2600str Firmware and 8 more.

How do I fix CVE-2018-12173?

No fix has been published for CVE-2018-12173 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Upgrade, and check permissions on every request on the server, not only in the interface. More about Missing authorization.

Is CVE-2018-12173 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2018-12173 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-x4rx-5q6p-5972.