Insufficient Write Protection in Intel Optane SSDs
CVE-2018-12166

4.4MEDIUM

Key Information:

Vendor

Intel
Status
Intel(r) Optane(tm) Ssd Dc P4800x
Vendor
CVE Published:
10 January 2019

What is CVE-2018-12166?

The firmware of Intel Optane SSD DC P4800X prior to version E2010435 contains an insufficient write protection flaw. This vulnerability allows a privileged user to potentially exploit the system, leading to a denial of service condition through local access. Users of affected Intel Optane SSDs should ensure their firmware is updated to the latest version to mitigate potential risks.

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Affected Version(s)

Intel(R) Optane(TM) SSD DC P4800X before version E2010435.

References

https://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/security-center/a...
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CVSS V3.1

Score:
4.4
Severity:
MEDIUM
Confidentiality:
None
Integrity:
None
Availability:
None
Attack Vector:
Local
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
High
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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