CVE-2018-12200 : What You Need to Know

Intel Corporation's Intel(R) Capability Licensing Service prior to version 1.50.638.1 is vulnerable to unauthorized privilege escalation through local access.

Understanding CVE-2018-12200

This CVE identifies a security issue in Intel's software that could allow unprivileged users to escalate their privileges locally.

What is CVE-2018-12200?

The vulnerability in Intel(R) Capability Licensing Service before version 1.50.638.1 could enable unauthorized privilege escalation through local access due to inadequate access control measures.

The Impact of CVE-2018-12200

The vulnerability could potentially allow attackers to gain elevated privileges on affected systems, leading to unauthorized access and control.

Technical Details of CVE-2018-12200

Intel(R) Capability Licensing Service vulnerability details.

Vulnerability Description

Insufficient access control in Intel(R) Capability Licensing Service before version 1.50.638.1 may allow an unprivileged user to potentially escalate privileges via local access.

Affected Systems and Versions

Product: Intel(R) CSME, Server Platform Services, Trusted Execution Engine, and Intel(R) Active Management Technology
Vendor: Intel Corporation
Versions: Multiple versions

Exploitation Mechanism

The vulnerability can be exploited by local unprivileged users to gain unauthorized elevated privileges on the affected systems.

Mitigation and Prevention

Steps to address and prevent CVE-2018-12200.

Immediate Steps to Take

Update Intel(R) Capability Licensing Service to version 1.50.638.1 or later to mitigate the vulnerability.
Monitor system logs for any unusual privilege escalation activities.

Long-Term Security Practices

Implement the principle of least privilege to restrict user access rights.
Regularly review and update access control measures to prevent unauthorized privilege escalation.

Patching and Updates

Apply security patches and updates provided by Intel Corporation to address the vulnerability effectively.