CVE-2019-0169: intel converged_security_management_engine_firmware Out-of-bounds Write
CVSS: 8.8v3.1HighModified
Published 18-12-2019Last modified 04-08-2024
Vulnerability summary
CVE-2019-0169 is a high (CVSS 8.8) Out-of-bounds Write vulnerability in intel converged_security_management_engine_firmware. EPSS estimates a 0.76% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 54.4% of scored vulnerabilities.
CVSS score
8.8/10
010
High · v3.1 (NVD)EPSS score
0.76%
0%100%
Low · 0.00 pp in 30 daysKEVNot listedIn no KEV catalog
RansomwareNone recordedNo known use recorded
Public exploits0No public exploits recorded
Timeline
- 18-12-2019PublishedVulnerability first disclosed.
- 04-08-2024Last modifiedVulnerability information updated.
Description
Heap overflow in subsystem in Intel(R) CSME before versions 11.8.70, 11.11.70, 11.22.70, 12.0.45; Intel(R) TXE before versions 3.1.70 and 4.0.20 may allow an unauthenticated user to potentially enable escalation of privileges, information disclosure or denial of service via adjacent access.
CVSS metrics
2 scores · 1 source · 2 versionsHigh 8.8Preferred score · NVD (NIST)
CVSS:3.1/AV:A/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:HSourcesSingle source
Medium 5.8Preferred score · NVD (NIST)
AV:A/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:PSourcesSingle source
EPSS trend
Probability
0.76%
Chance of exploitation in the next 30 days
Percentile
54%
Versus all other CVEs
30-day change
0.00 pp
From 0.76% on 19-09-2026
19-09-202619-10-2026
EPSS score0.76%
Known exploited
Compare KEV catalogsNot in any of the 3 tracked catalogs.
Public exploits
0 foundNo public exploits indexed.
Weaknesses
CWE · root causeAffected systems
Intel2 products
- converged_security_management_engine_firmware≥ 11.0, < 11.8.70 | ≥ 11.10, < 11.11.70 | ≥ 11.20, < 11.22.70 | ≥ 12.0, < 12.0.45
- trusted_execution_engine_firmware≥ 3.0, < 3.1.70 | ≥ 4.0, < 4.0.20
1 vendor · 2 products
References
2 links- www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/security-center/advisory/intel-sa-00241.htmlX Refsource MISCVendor Advisory
- cert-portal.siemens.com/productcert/pdf/ssa-398519.pdfX Refsource CONFIRM