CVE-2019-11170

Name: CVE-2019-11170
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2019-11-14T17:15:13.757+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7.8/10EPSS 0.40%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2019-11170 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.8/10 on the CVSS scale. Authentication bypass in Intel(R) Baseboard Management Controller firmware may allow an unauthenticated user to potentially enable information disclosure, escalation of privilege and/or denial of service via local access.. EPSS estimates a 0.40% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Authentication bypass in Intel(R) Baseboard Management Controller firmware may allow an unauthenticated user to potentially enable information disclosure, escalation of privilege and/or denial of service 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

0.40%

32.2th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-287

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Intel	Baseboard Management Controller Firmware	< 2.18

References

https://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/security-center/advisory/intel-sa-00313.htmlVendor Advisory
https://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/security-center/advisory/intel-sa-00313.htmlVendor Advisory

Timeline

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2019-11170?

How severe is CVE-2019-11170?

CVE-2019-11170 has a CVSS score of 7.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.40% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2019-11170?

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