CVE-2018-3659: intel corporation intel(r) platform trust technology (ptt)
CVSS: 6.8v3.0MediumModified
Published 12-09-2018Last modified 17-09-2024
Vulnerability summary
CVE-2018-3659 is a medium (CVSS 6.8) vulnerability in intel corporation intel(r) platform trust technology (ptt). EPSS estimates a 0.43% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 35.6% of scored vulnerabilities.
CVSS score
6.8/10
010
Medium · v3.0 (NVD)EPSS score
0.43%
0%100%
Low · +0.02 pp in 30 daysKEVNot listedIn no KEV catalog
RansomwareNone recordedNo known use recorded
Public exploits0No public exploits recorded
Timeline
- 12-09-2018PublishedVulnerability first disclosed.
- 17-09-2024Last modifiedVulnerability information updated.
Description
A vulnerability in Intel PTT module in Intel CSME firmware before version 12.0.5 and Intel TXE firmware before version 4.0 may allow an unauthenticated user to potentially disclose information via physical access.
CVSS metrics
2 scores · 1 source · 2 versionsMedium 6.8Preferred score · NVD (NIST)
CVSS:3.0/AV:P/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:HSourcesSingle source
Medium 4.6Preferred score · NVD (NIST)
AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:PSourcesSingle source
EPSS trend
Probability
0.43%
Chance of exploitation in the next 30 days
Percentile
36%
Versus all other CVEs
30-day change
+0.02 pp
From 0.41% on 19-09-2026
19-09-202619-10-2026
EPSS score0.43%
Known exploited
Compare KEV catalogsNot in any of the 3 tracked catalogs.
Public exploits
0 foundNo public exploits indexed.
Weaknesses
CWE · root causeNo weakness data has been published for this record.
Affected systems
Intel2 products
Intel corporation1 product
- intel(r) platform trust technology (ptt)< version 12.0.5.
2 vendors · 3 products
References
2 links- www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/security-center/advisory/intel-sa-00142.htmlX Refsource CONFIRMVendor Advisory