How severe is CVE-2019-0146?

CVE-2019-0146 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity none, and availability high.

Is CVE-2019-0146 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (21st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2019-0146?

CVE-2019-0146 primarily affects Intel Ethernet Controller X710-tm4 Firmware. In total, 7 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2019-0146?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-2019-0146 published?

CVE-2019-0146 was published on 2019-11-14 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2019-0146

CVE-2019-0146 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Intel Ethernet Controller X710-tm4 Firmware with a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.5. 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-772.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 5.5)
CVSS v2: 2.1
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (21st percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-772
Affected product: Intel Ethernet Controller X710-tm4 Firmware
Published: 2019-11-14
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Resource leak in i40e driver for Intel(R) Ethernet 700 Series Controllers versions before 2.8.43 may allow an authenticated user to potentially enable a denial of service via local access.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2019-0146?: Resource leak in i40e driver for Intel(R) Ethernet 700 Series Controllers versions before 2.8.43 may allow an authenticated user to potentially enable a denial of service via local access.
How severe is CVE-2019-0146?: CVE-2019-0146 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity none, and availability high.
Is CVE-2019-0146 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (21st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2019-0146?: CVE-2019-0146 primarily affects Intel Ethernet Controller X710-tm4 Firmware. In total, 7 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2019-0146?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2019-0146 published?: CVE-2019-0146 was published on 2019-11-14 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/security-center/advisory/intel-sa-00255.html

Affected products (7)

cpe:2.3:o:intel:ethernet_controller_x710-tm4_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:intel:ethernet_controller_x710-at2_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:intel:ethernet_controller_xxv710-am2_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:intel:ethernet_controller_xxv710-am1_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:intel:ethernet_controller_x710-bm2_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:intel:ethernet_controller_710-bm1_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:intel:ethernet_700_series_software:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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