CVE-2019-11156

Name: CVE-2019-11156
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2019-11-14T17:15:13.63+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7.8/10EPSS 0.38%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2019-11156 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.8/10 on the CVSS scale. Logic errors in Intel(R) PROSet/Wireless WiFi Software before version 21.40 may allow an authenticated user to potentially enable escalation of privilege, denial of service, and information disclosure via local access.. EPSS estimates a 0.38% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Logic errors in Intel(R) PROSet/Wireless WiFi Software before version 21.40 may allow an authenticated user to potentially enable escalation of privilege, denial of service, and information disclosure 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

0.38%

29.9th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Intel	Proset\/Wireless Wifi	< 21.40

References

https://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/security-center/advisory/intel-sa-00288.htmlVendor Advisory
https://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/security-center/advisory/intel-sa-00288.htmlVendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Nov 14, 2019
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2019-11156?

How severe is CVE-2019-11156?

CVE-2019-11156 has a CVSS score of 7.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.38% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2019-11156?

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