How severe is CVE-2019-14613?

CVE-2019-14613 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-2019-14613 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-2019-14613?

CVE-2019-14613 primarily affects Intel Vtune Profiler. In total, 9 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2019-14613?

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-2019-14613 published?

CVE-2019-14613 was published on 2020-01-17 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2019-14613

CVE-2019-14613 is a high-severity vulnerability in Intel Vtune Profiler 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

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
Affected product: Intel Vtune Profiler
Published: 2020-01-17
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Improper access control in driver for Intel(R) VTune(TM) Amplifier for Windows* before update 8 may allow an authenticated user to potentially enable escalation of privilege via local access.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2019-14613?: Improper access control in driver for Intel(R) VTune(TM) Amplifier for Windows* before update 8 may allow an authenticated user to potentially enable escalation of privilege via local access.
How severe is CVE-2019-14613?: CVE-2019-14613 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-2019-14613 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-2019-14613?: CVE-2019-14613 primarily affects Intel Vtune Profiler. In total, 9 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2019-14613?: 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-2019-14613 published?: CVE-2019-14613 was published on 2020-01-17 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/security-center/advisory/intel-sa-00325.html

Affected products (9)

cpe:2.3:a:intel:vtune_profiler:*:*:*:*:*:windows:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:intel:vtune_profiler:2019:-:*:*:*:windows:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:intel:vtune_profiler:2019:update_1:*:*:*:windows:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:intel:vtune_profiler:2019:update_2:*:*:*:windows:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:intel:vtune_profiler:2019:update_3:*:*:*:windows:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:intel:vtune_profiler:2019:update_4:*:*:*:windows:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:intel:vtune_profiler:2019:update_5:*:*:*:windows:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:intel:vtune_profiler:2019:update_6:*:*:*:windows:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:intel:vtune_profiler:2019:update_7:*:*:*:windows:*:*

More vulnerabilities in Intel Vtune Profiler

CVE-2023-35121 — High (CVSS 7.8): Improper access control in the Intel(R) oneAPI DPC++/C++ Compiler before version 2022.2.1 for some Intel(R) oneAPI…
CVE-2022-21807 — High (CVSS 7.8): Uncontrolled search path elements in the Intel(R) VTune(TM) Profiler software before version 2022.2.0 may allow an…
CVE-2021-33062 — High (CVSS 7.8): Incorrect default permissions in the software installer for the Intel(R) VTune(TM) Profiler before version 2021.3.0 may…
CVE-2021-0077 — High (CVSS 7.8): Insecure inherited permissions in the installer for the Intel(R) VTune(TM) Profiler before version 2021.1.1 may allow…
CVE-2020-12329 — High (CVSS 7.8): Uncontrolled search path in the Intel(R) VTune(TM) Profiler before version 2020 Update 1 may allow an authenticated…
CVE-2024-36245 — Medium (CVSS 6.7): Uncontrolled search path element in some Intel(R) VTune(TM) Profiler software before version 2024.2.0 may allow an…

All CVEs affecting Intel Vtune Profiler →