CVE-2019-11140
UnknownEPSS 0.36%
Last modified
CVE-2019-11140 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Insufficient session validation in system firmware for Intel(R) NUC may allow a privileged user to potentially enable escalation of privilege, denial of service and/or information disclosure via local access.. EPSS estimates a 0.36% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
Insufficient session validation in system firmware for Intel(R) NUC may allow a privileged user to potentially enable escalation of privilege, denial of service and/or information disclosure via local access.
Metrics
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Intel | Nuc Kit Firmware | All versions |
| Intel | Compute Stick Firmware | All versions |
| Intel | Compute Card Firmware | All versions |
References
- https://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/security-center/advisory/intel-sa-00272.htmlPatch, Vendor Advisory
- https://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/security-center/advisory/intel-sa-00272.htmlPatch, Vendor Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2019-11140?
Insufficient session validation in system firmware for Intel(R) NUC may allow a privileged user to potentially enable escalation of privilege, denial of service and/or information disclosure via local access.
How severe is CVE-2019-11140?
Severity scoring for CVE-2019-11140 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 0.36% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2019-11140?
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.
How Strix Helps
- How Strix found a critical auth bypass in etcdStrix autonomously discovered a critical authentication bypass in etcd, later designated CVE-2026-33413.
- Autonomous PentestingAI agents that find and validate exploitable vulnerabilities like this one across your applications.
- PR ReviewsPentest every pull request so vulnerable code is caught before it ships to production.
- AI Penetration TestingHow AI-driven penetration testing continuously covers your attack surface.
Related CVEs from 2019
- CVE-2019-11135TSX Asynchronous Abort condition on some CPUs utilizing spec…6.5
- CVE-2019-11136Insufficient access control in system firmware for Intel(R) …6.7
- CVE-2019-11137Insufficient input validation in system firmware for Intel(R…8.2
- CVE-2019-11138Rejected reason: DO NOT USE THIS CANDIDATE NUMBER. ConsultID…
- CVE-2019-11139Improper conditions check in the voltage modulation interfac…6
- CVE-2019-1114Rejected reason: DO NOT USE THIS CANDIDATE NUMBER. ConsultID…
- CVE-2019-11141Rejected reason: DO NOT USE THIS CANDIDATE NUMBER. ConsultID…
- CVE-2019-11142Rejected reason: DO NOT USE THIS CANDIDATE NUMBER. ConsultID…
- CVE-2019-11143Improper permissions in the software installer for Intel(R) …
- CVE-2019-11144Rejected reason: DO NOT USE THIS CANDIDATE NUMBER. ConsultID…
- CVE-2019-11145Improper file verification in Intel® Driver & Support Assist…7.8
- CVE-2019-11146Improper file verification in Intel® Driver & Support Assist…
Are you affected by CVE-2019-11140?
Run a free Strix scan to check your systems for this vulnerability.
Scan your code nowSource: NVD / NIST