CVE-2019-11120

Name: CVE-2019-11120
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2019-10-11T18:15:11.097+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7.8/10EPSS 0.34%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2019-11120 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.8/10 on the CVSS scale. Insufficient path checking in the installer for Intel(R) Active System Console before version 8.0 Build 24 may allow an authenticated user to potentially enable escalation of privilege via local access.. EPSS estimates a 0.34% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Insufficient path checking in the installer for Intel(R) Active System Console before version 8.0 Build 24 may allow an authenticated user to potentially enable escalation of privilege via local access.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

7.8/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.34%

25.5th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions	Update
Intel	Active System Console	8.0	Build24

References

https://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/security-center/advisory/intel-sa-00261.htmlVendor Advisory
https://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/security-center/advisory/intel-sa-00261.htmlVendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Oct 11, 2019
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2019-11120?

How severe is CVE-2019-11120?

CVE-2019-11120 has a CVSS score of 7.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.34% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2019-11120?

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