How severe is CVE-2019-0161?

CVE-2019-0161 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-2019-0161 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (32nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2019-0161?

CVE-2019-0161 affects Tianocore Edk Ii. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2019-0161?

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

When was CVE-2019-0161 published?

CVE-2019-0161 was published on 2019-03-27 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2019-0161

CVE-2019-0161 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Tianocore Edk Ii 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-787.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 5.5)
CVSS v2: 2.1
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (32nd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-787
Affected product: Tianocore Edk Ii
Published: 2019-03-27
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Stack overflow in XHCI for EDK II may allow an unauthenticated user to potentially enable denial of service via local access.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2019-0161?: Stack overflow in XHCI for EDK II may allow an unauthenticated user to potentially enable denial of service via local access.
How severe is CVE-2019-0161?: CVE-2019-0161 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-2019-0161 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (32nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2019-0161?: CVE-2019-0161 affects Tianocore Edk Ii. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2019-0161?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2019-0161 published?: CVE-2019-0161 was published on 2019-03-27 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:tianocore:edk_ii:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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