Stack Overflow Vulnerability in DxeCore for EDK II by Hewlett Packard Enterprise
CVE-2018-12183

6.8MEDIUM

Key Information:

Vendor

Extensible Firmware Interface Development Kit (edk Ii)

Status
Extensible Firmware Interface Development Kit (edk Ii)
Vendor
CVE Published:
27 March 2019

What is CVE-2018-12183?

A stack overflow vulnerability exists in the DxeCore component of EDK II, potentially allowing an unauthenticated user to exploit local access. This can lead to unauthorized privilege escalation, exposure of sensitive information, or denial of service conditions. Systems utilizing this software must be evaluated promptly to mitigate any risks associated with this vulnerability.

Affected Version(s)

Extensible Firmware Interface Development Kit (EDK II)

References

https://edk2-docs.gitbooks.io/security-advisory/content/u...
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http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/107643
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https://support.hpe.com/hpsc/doc/public/display?docLocale...
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CVSS V3.1

Score:
6.8
Severity:
MEDIUM
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
High
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Physical
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
None
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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