CVE-2019-14596

CVE-2019-14596 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Intel Chipset Inf Utility 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.

Key facts

Description

Improper access control in the installer for Intel(R) Chipset Device Software INF Utility before version 10.1.18 may allow an authenticated user to potentially enable denial of service via local access.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2019-14596?
Improper access control in the installer for Intel(R) Chipset Device Software INF Utility before version 10.1.18 may allow an authenticated user to potentially enable denial of service via local access.
How severe is CVE-2019-14596?
CVE-2019-14596 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-2019-14596 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (19th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2019-14596?
CVE-2019-14596 affects Intel Chipset Inf Utility. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2019-14596?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2019-14596 published?
CVE-2019-14596 was published on 2020-01-17 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)