CVE-2019-14612

CVE-2019-14612 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Intel Nuc 8 Mainstream Game Kit Firmware with a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.7. 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

Description

Out of bounds write in firmware for Intel(R) NUC(R) may allow a privileged user to potentially enable escalation of privilege via local access.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2019-14612?
Out of bounds write in firmware for Intel(R) NUC(R) may allow a privileged user to potentially enable escalation of privilege via local access.
How severe is CVE-2019-14612?
CVE-2019-14612 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.7, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires high privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2019-14612 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-2019-14612?
CVE-2019-14612 primarily affects Intel Nuc 8 Mainstream Game Kit Firmware. In total, 19 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2019-14612?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2019-14612 published?
CVE-2019-14612 was published on 2019-12-16 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (19)

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