CVE-2019-11121
CVE-2019-11121 is a high-severity vulnerability in Intel Media Sdk 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-732.
Key facts
- Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.8)
- CVSS v2: 4.6
- EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (20th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-732
- Affected product: Intel Media Sdk
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
Improper file permissions in the installer for the Intel(R) Media SDK for Windows before version 2019 R1 may allow an authenticated user to potentially enable escalation of privilege via local access.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2019-11121?
- Improper file permissions in the installer for the Intel(R) Media SDK for Windows before version 2019 R1 may allow an authenticated user to potentially enable escalation of privilege via local access.
- How severe is CVE-2019-11121?
- CVE-2019-11121 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-2019-11121 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (20th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2019-11121?
- CVE-2019-11121 primarily affects Intel Media Sdk. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2019-11121?
- 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-2019-11121 published?
- CVE-2019-11121 was published on 2020-11-12 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
Affected products (2)
- cpe:2.3:a:intel:media_sdk:2018:r1:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:intel:media_sdk:2018:r2.1:*:*:*:*:*:*
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