CVE-2019-0168

Name: CVE-2019-0168
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2019-12-18T22:15:11.847+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 4.4/10EPSS 0.35%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2019-0168 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 4.4/10 on the CVSS scale. Insufficient input validation in the subsystem for Intel(R) CSME before versions 11.8.70, 12.0.45 and 13.0.10; Intel(R) TXE before versions 3.1.70 and 4.0.20 may allow a privileged user to potentially enable information disclosure via local access.. EPSS estimates a 0.35% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Insufficient input validation in the subsystem for Intel(R) CSME before versions 11.8.70, 12.0.45 and 13.0.10; Intel(R) TXE before versions 3.1.70 and 4.0.20 may allow a privileged user to potentially enable information disclosure via local access.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

4.4/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.35%

26.4th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-20

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Intel	Converged Security Management Engine Firmware	>= 11.0, < 11.8.70
Intel	Converged Security Management Engine Firmware	>= 12.0, < 12.0.45
Intel	Converged Security Management Engine Firmware	>= 13.0, < 13.0.10
Intel	Trusted Execution Engine Firmware	>= 3.0, < 3.1.70
Intel	Trusted Execution Engine Firmware	>= 4.0, < 4.0.20

References

https://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/security-center/advisory/intel-sa-00241.htmlVendor Advisory
https://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/security-center/advisory/intel-sa-00241.htmlVendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Dec 18, 2019
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2019-0168?

How severe is CVE-2019-0168?

CVE-2019-0168 has a CVSS score of 4.4/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.35% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2019-0168?

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