CVE-2019-11179

Name: CVE-2019-11179
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2019-11-14T17:15:14.27+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 6.5/10EPSS 0.87%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2019-11179 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 6.5/10 on the CVSS scale. Insufficient input validation in Intel(R) Baseboard Management Controller firmware may allow an authenticated user to potentially enable information disclosure via network access.. EPSS estimates a 0.87% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Insufficient input validation in Intel(R) Baseboard Management Controller firmware may allow an authenticated user to potentially enable information disclosure via network access.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

6.5/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.87%

54.3th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-20

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-2019-11179?

Insufficient input validation in Intel(R) Baseboard Management Controller firmware may allow an authenticated user to potentially enable information disclosure via network access.

How severe is CVE-2019-11179?

CVE-2019-11179 has a CVSS score of 6.5/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.87% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2019-11179?

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