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CVE-2018-12190: Insufficient input validation in Intel(r) CSME subsystem before versions 11.8.60, 11.11.60, 11.22.60 or 12....

Insufficient input validation in Intel(r) CSME subsystem before versions 11.8.60, 11.11.60, 11.22.60 or 12.0.20 or Intel(r) TXE before 3.1.60 or 4.0.10 may allow a privileged user to potentially enable an escalation of privilege via local access.

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Security readout for executives and security teams

Plain-English summary

CVE-2018-12190 is a local privilege escalation issue in Intel CSME and Intel TXE firmware. A user who already has privileged local access may be able to gain higher privileges. The source bundle does not provide CVSS scoring or active-exploitation evidence.

Executive priority

Treat this as a planned firmware remediation item, not an emergency internet-facing incident, unless local privileged access is widespread or high-value systems run affected firmware. The main business risk is privilege escalation below the operating system trust boundary.

Technical view

The CVE describes insufficient input validation in Intel CSME before 11.8.60, 11.11.60, 11.22.60, or 12.0.20, and Intel TXE before 3.1.60 or 4.0.10. The reported impact is potential escalation of privilege via local access by a privileged user.

Likely exposure

Exposure is most likely on systems using affected Intel CSME or TXE firmware versions below the named fixed versions. The provided affected-product text also references Intel Server Platform Services and Intel AMT, but the CVE description specifically names CSME and TXE.

Exploitation context

The bundle does not show KEV listing or other active-exploitation evidence. The attack condition is constrained: a privileged user needs local access. That lowers broad internet risk but remains important for endpoint, firmware, and platform integrity controls.

Researcher notes

Evidence is limited to CVE metadata and vendor advisory references in the bundle. No CVSS, CWE, proof-of-concept status, or exploit detail is provided. Avoid assuming affected models beyond Intel CSME/TXE version ranges and vendor-listed platforms.

Mitigation direction

  • Check Intel advisory INTEL-SA-00185 for approved firmware updates.
  • Update affected Intel CSME firmware to the listed fixed or later versions.
  • Update affected Intel TXE firmware to the listed fixed or later versions.
  • Check OEM or platform-vendor firmware guidance before deployment.
  • Review NetApp guidance if affected infrastructure uses referenced NetApp platforms.

Validation and detection

  • Inventory Intel CSME and TXE firmware versions across managed assets.
  • Compare discovered versions against the fixed versions in INTEL-SA-00185.
  • Confirm OEM firmware packages actually include the relevant Intel component updates.
  • Prioritize systems where local privileged access is broadly delegated.
  • Document exceptions where vendor guidance is unavailable or hardware is unsupported.
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Confidence
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CVSS
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Affected products

Products and packages named in the record

VendorProductVersion / packageStatus
Intel CorporationIntel(R) CSME, Server Platform Services, Trusted Execution Engine and Intel(R) Active Management TechnologyMultiple versions.Listed
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