CVE-2019-11147

CVE-2019-11147 is a high-severity vulnerability in Intel Intel-sa-00125 Detection Tool 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

Description

Insufficient access control in hardware abstraction driver for MEInfo software for Intel(R) CSME before versions 11.8.70, 11.11.70, 11.22.70, 12.0.45, 13.0.0, 14.0.10; TXEInfo software for Intel(R) TXE before versions 3.1.70 and 4.0.20; INTEL-SA-00086 Detection Tool version 1.2.7.0 or before; INTEL-SA-00125 Detection Tool version 1.0.45.0 or before may allow an authenticated user to potentially enable escalation of privilege via local access.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2019-11147?
Insufficient access control in hardware abstraction driver for MEInfo software for Intel(R) CSME before versions 11.8.70, 11.11.70, 11.22.70, 12.0.45, 13.0.0, 14.0.10; TXEInfo software for Intel(R) TXE before versions 3.1.70 and 4.0.20; INTEL-SA-00086 Detection Tool version 1.2.7.0 or before; INTEL-SA-00125 Detection Tool version 1.0.45.0 or before may allow an authenticated user to potentially enable escalation of privilege via local access.
How severe is CVE-2019-11147?
CVE-2019-11147 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-2019-11147 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (30th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2019-11147?
CVE-2019-11147 primarily affects Intel Intel-sa-00125 Detection Tool. In total, 4 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2019-11147?
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-2019-11147 published?
CVE-2019-11147 was published on 2019-12-18 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (4)