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CVE-2018-12199: Buffer overflow in an OS component in Intel CSME before versions 11.8.60, 11.11.60, 11.22.60 or 12.0.20 and...

Buffer overflow in an OS component in Intel CSME before versions 11.8.60, 11.11.60, 11.22.60 or 12.0.20 and Intel TXE version before 3.1.60 or 4.0.10 may allow a privileged user to potentially execute arbitrary code via physical access.

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Plain-English summary

CVE-2018-12199 is a buffer overflow in Intel management firmware components. A privileged user with physical access could potentially run arbitrary code. The sources indicate fixed Intel CSME and TXE version thresholds, but they do not provide CVSS scoring in the bundle.

Executive priority

Treat this as a controlled but real firmware risk. It is less urgent than a remotely exploitable internet-facing flaw, but firmware compromise can be operationally serious. Prioritize remediation where privileged users or physical access risks exist.

Technical view

The CVE describes a buffer overflow in an OS component of 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. Exploitation requires privileged user context and physical access, materially narrowing remote exposure.

Likely exposure

Exposure is most likely on laptops, desktops, embedded systems, or appliances using affected Intel CSME or TXE firmware versions. The bundle also references Intel SPS, AMT, and NetApp advisory coverage, so asset owners should map exposure through OEM and vendor firmware advisories.

Exploitation context

The provided sources do not indicate active exploitation, and the CVE is not marked in KEV. The described attack path requires both privilege and physical access, making opportunistic internet exploitation unlikely based on the bundle alone.

Researcher notes

Evidence is limited to the CVE description and advisories in the bundle. Do not infer remote exploitability. The key constraints are privileged user plus physical access, affected Intel management firmware families, and version-specific remediation thresholds.

Mitigation direction

  • Update affected Intel CSME and TXE firmware to the fixed versions or later.
  • Use OEM firmware packages rather than generic assumptions about chipset updates.
  • Review Intel and NetApp advisories for product-specific remediation guidance.
  • Strengthen physical access controls for systems awaiting firmware updates.
  • Prioritize high-value endpoints, servers, and appliances with affected firmware.

Validation and detection

  • Inventory systems using Intel CSME, TXE, SPS, or AMT components.
  • Compare installed firmware versions against Intel fixed-version thresholds.
  • Check OEM support portals for matching firmware or BIOS updates.
  • Review NetApp advisory applicability for storage or appliance environments.
  • Document systems that require physical access controls until updated.
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Confidence
medium
Sources
4

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CVSS
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Known Exploited
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CNA and ADP enrichment extracted from CVE v5

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3Source links

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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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