CVE-2019-0164

Name: CVE-2019-0164
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2019-06-13T16:29:00.84+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7.3/10EPSS 0.35%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2019-0164 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.3/10 on the CVSS scale. Improper permissions in the installer for Intel(R) Turbo Boost Max Technology 3.0 driver version 1.0.0.1035 and before may allow an authenticated user to potentially enable escalation of privilege via local access.. EPSS estimates a 0.35% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Improper permissions in the installer for Intel(R) Turbo Boost Max Technology 3.0 driver version 1.0.0.1035 and before may allow an authenticated user to potentially enable escalation of privilege via local access.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

7.3/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

EPSS Probability

0.35%

26.7th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-264

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Intel	Turbo Boost Max Technology 3.0	<= 1.0.0.1035
Lenovo	Thinkstation P410 Firmware	All versions
Lenovo	Thinkstation P510 Firmware	All versions
Lenovo	Thinkstation P710 Firmware	All versions
Lenovo	Thinkstation P910 Firmware	All versions

References

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/108770Broken Link, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://support.lenovo.com/us/en/product_security/LEN-27841Third Party Advisory
https://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/security-center/advisory/intel-sa-00243.htmlVendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/108770Broken Link, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://support.lenovo.com/us/en/product_security/LEN-27841Third Party Advisory
https://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/security-center/advisory/intel-sa-00243.htmlVendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Jun 13, 2019
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2019-0164?

How severe is CVE-2019-0164?

CVE-2019-0164 has a CVSS score of 7.3/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.35% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2019-0164?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST