CVE-2019-0086: intel converged_security_management_engine_firmware Link Following
CVSS: 7.8v3.0HighModified
Published 17-05-2019Last modified 04-08-2024
Vulnerability summary
CVE-2019-0086 is a high (CVSS 7.8) Link Following vulnerability in intel converged_security_management_engine_firmware. EPSS estimates a 0.36% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 28.1% of scored vulnerabilities.
CVSS score
7.8/10
010
High · v3.0 (NVD)EPSS score
0.36%
0%100%
Low · 0.00 pp in 30 daysKEVNot listedIn no KEV catalog
RansomwareNone recordedNo known use recorded
Public exploits0No public exploits recorded
Timeline
- 17-05-2019PublishedVulnerability first disclosed.
- 04-08-2024Last modifiedVulnerability information updated.
Description
Insufficient access control vulnerability in Dynamic Application Loader software for Intel(R) CSME before versions 11.8.65, 11.11.65, 11.22.65, 12.0.35 and Intel(R) TXE 3.1.65, 4.0.15 may allow an unprivileged user to potentially enable escalation of privilege via local access.
CVSS metrics
2 scores · 1 source · 2 versionsHigh 7.8Preferred score · NVD (NIST)
CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/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
0.36%
Chance of exploitation in the next 30 days
Percentile
28%
Versus all other CVEs
30-day change
0.00 pp
From 0.36% on 20-09-2026
20-09-202620-10-2026
EPSS score0.36%
Known exploited
Compare KEV catalogsNot in any of the 3 tracked catalogs.
Public exploits
0 foundNo public exploits indexed.
Weaknesses
CWE · root cause- CWE-59Improper Link Resolution Before File Access ('Link Following')The product attempts to access a file based on the filename, but it does not properly prevent that filename from identifying a link or shortcut that resolves to an unintended resource.
- CWE-732Incorrect Permission Assignment for Critical ResourceThe product specifies permissions for a security-critical resource in a way that allows that resource to be read or modified by unintended actors.
Affected systems
Intel2 products
- converged_security_management_engine_firmware≥ 11.0, < 11.8.65 | ≥ 11.10, < 11.11.65 | ≥ 11.20, < 11.22.65 | ≥ 12.0, < 12.0.35
- trusted_execution_engine_firmware≥ 3.0, < 3.1.65 | ≥ 4.0, ≤ 4.0.15
1 vendor · 2 products
References
3 links- www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/security-center/advisory/intel-sa-00213.htmlX Refsource MISCVendor Advisory
- support.f5.com/csp/article/K35815741X Refsource CONFIRM
- danishcyberdefence.dk/blog/dalX Refsource MISC