How severe is CVE-2019-14570?

CVE-2019-14570 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-2019-14570 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (26th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2019-14570?

CVE-2019-14570 primarily affects Intel Nuc 8 Mainstream Game Kit Firmware. In total, 5 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2019-14570?

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-2019-14570 published?

CVE-2019-14570 was published on 2019-10-11 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2019-14570

CVE-2019-14570 is a high-severity vulnerability in Intel Nuc 8 Mainstream Game Kit Firmware 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-787.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.8)
CVSS v2: 4.6
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (26th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-787
Affected product: Intel Nuc 8 Mainstream Game Kit Firmware
Published: 2019-10-11
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Memory corruption in system firmware for Intel(R) NUC may allow a privileged user to potentially enable escalation of privilege, denial of service and/or information disclosure via local access.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2019-14570?: Memory corruption in system firmware for Intel(R) NUC may allow a privileged user to potentially enable escalation of privilege, denial of service and/or information disclosure via local access.
How severe is CVE-2019-14570?: CVE-2019-14570 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-2019-14570 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (26th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2019-14570?: CVE-2019-14570 primarily affects Intel Nuc 8 Mainstream Game Kit Firmware. In total, 5 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2019-14570?: 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-2019-14570 published?: CVE-2019-14570 was published on 2019-10-11 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/security-center/advisory/intel-sa-00296.html

Affected products (5)

cpe:2.3:o:intel:nuc_8_mainstream_game_kit_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:intel:nuc_8_mainstream_game_mini_computer_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:intel:nuc_board_de3815tybe_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:intel:nuc_kit_de3815tykhe_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:intel:nuc_kit_dn2820fykh_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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