CVE-2018-12167 : Vulnerability Insights and Analysis
Learn about CVE-2018-12167 affecting Intel Optane SSD DC P4800X. Discover the impact, affected systems, exploitation details, and mitigation steps to secure your device.
Intel Optane SSD DC P4800X Firmware Vulnerability
Understanding CVE-2018-12167
What is CVE-2018-12167?
The bootloader of Intel Optane SSD DC P4800X before version E2010435 has a firmware update routine vulnerability that could be exploited by a privileged local user for a denial of service attack.
The Impact of CVE-2018-12167
This vulnerability allows a privileged user with local access to the device to potentially initiate a denial of service attack.
Technical Details of CVE-2018-12167
Vulnerability Description
The firmware update routine in the bootloader of Intel Optane SSD DC P4800X before version E2010435 may allow a privileged user to enable a denial of service attack through local access.
Affected Systems and Versions
- Product: Intel Optane SSD DC P4800X
- Vendor: Intel Corporation
- Versions Affected: Before version E2010435
Exploitation Mechanism
The vulnerability can be exploited by a privileged user with local access to the device.
Mitigation and Prevention
Immediate Steps to Take
- Update the firmware to version E2010435 or later.
- Restrict physical access to the device to authorized personnel only.
Long-Term Security Practices
- Regularly monitor for firmware updates and security advisories from Intel.
- Implement strong access controls and permissions to limit privileged user actions.
Patching and Updates
- Apply patches and updates provided by Intel to address the vulnerability.