How severe is CVE-2019-0159?

CVE-2019-0159 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-2019-0159 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (29th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2019-0159?

CVE-2019-0159 affects Intel Administrative Tools For Intel Network Adapters. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2019-0159?

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-2019-0159 published?

CVE-2019-0159 was published on 2019-12-16 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2019-0159

CVE-2019-0159 is a high-severity vulnerability in Intel Administrative Tools For Intel Network Adapters 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.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.8)
CVSS v2: 4.6
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (29th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Intel Administrative Tools For Intel Network Adapters
Published: 2019-12-16
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Insufficient memory protection in the Linux Administrative Tools for Intel(R) Network Adapters before version 24.3 may allow an authenticated user to potentially enable escalation of privilege via local access.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2019-0159?: Insufficient memory protection in the Linux Administrative Tools for Intel(R) Network Adapters before version 24.3 may allow an authenticated user to potentially enable escalation of privilege via local access.
How severe is CVE-2019-0159?: CVE-2019-0159 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-2019-0159 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (29th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2019-0159?: CVE-2019-0159 affects Intel Administrative Tools For Intel Network Adapters. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2019-0159?: 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-2019-0159 published?: CVE-2019-0159 was published on 2019-12-16 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/security-center/advisory/intel-sa-00237.html

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:intel:administrative_tools_for_intel_network_adapters:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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