How severe is CVE-2019-0128?

CVE-2019-0128 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2019-0128 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (39th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2019-0128?

CVE-2019-0128 affects Intel Chipset Device Software. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2019-0128?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

When was CVE-2019-0128 published?

CVE-2019-0128 was published on 2019-06-13 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2019-0128

CVE-2019-0128 is a high-severity vulnerability in Intel Chipset Device Software with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-264.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.8)
CVSS v2: 4.6
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (39th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-264
Affected product: Intel Chipset Device Software
Published: 2019-06-13
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Improper permissions in the installer for Intel(R) Chipset Device Software (INF Update Utility) before version 10.1.1.45 may allow an authenticated user to escalate privilege via local access.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2019-0128?: Improper permissions in the installer for Intel(R) Chipset Device Software (INF Update Utility) before version 10.1.1.45 may allow an authenticated user to escalate privilege via local access.
How severe is CVE-2019-0128?: CVE-2019-0128 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2019-0128 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (39th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2019-0128?: CVE-2019-0128 affects Intel Chipset Device Software. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2019-0128?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2019-0128 published?: CVE-2019-0128 was published on 2019-06-13 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:intel:chipset_device_software:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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