How severe is CVE-2019-0172?

CVE-2019-0172 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8, rated critical severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2019-0172 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (81st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2019-0172?

CVE-2019-0172 affects Intel Unite. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2019-0172?

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

When was CVE-2019-0172 published?

CVE-2019-0172 was published on 2019-05-17 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2019-0172

CVE-2019-0172 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Intel Unite with a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Severity: Critical (CVSS 3.x base score 9.8)
CVSS v2: 7.5
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (81st percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Intel Unite
Published: 2019-05-17
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

A logic issue in Intel Unite(R) Client for Android prior to version 4.0 may allow a remote attacker to potentially enable escalation of privilege via network access.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2019-0172?: A logic issue in Intel Unite(R) Client for Android prior to version 4.0 may allow a remote attacker to potentially enable escalation of privilege via network access.
How severe is CVE-2019-0172?: CVE-2019-0172 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8, rated critical severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2019-0172 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (81st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2019-0172?: CVE-2019-0172 affects Intel Unite. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2019-0172?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2019-0172 published?: CVE-2019-0172 was published on 2019-05-17 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/security-center/advisory/INTEL-SA-00245.html

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:intel:unite:*:*:*:*:*:android:*:*

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