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CVE-2018-12179

HIGH · CVSS 7.8 EPSS 0.42%

Source: NVD + CISA KEV + EPSS (historical backfill) · Published 2019-03-27 · Last synced 2026-08-04

CyberRota Analysis

This is a high severity vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.8. Exploitation may require the attacker to be authenticated. It may lead to a denial-of-service condition.

CVE
CVE-2018-12179
Severity
HIGH
CVSS
7.8
EPSS
0.42%

Original NVD Description

Improper configuration in system firmware for EDK II may allow unauthenticated user to potentially enable escalation of privilege, information disclosure and/or denial of service via local access.

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