CVE-2019-14596

Name: CVE-2019-14596
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2020-01-17T18:15:12.68+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 5.5/10EPSS 0.27%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2019-14596 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 5.5/10 on the CVSS scale. Improper access control in the installer for Intel(R) Chipset Device Software INF Utility before version 10.1.18 may allow an authenticated user to potentially enable denial of service via local access.. EPSS estimates a 0.27% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Improper access control in the installer for Intel(R) Chipset Device Software INF Utility before version 10.1.18 may allow an authenticated user to potentially enable denial of service via local access.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

5.5/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.27%

19.1th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Intel	Chipset Inf Utility	< 10.1.18

References

https://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/security-center/advisory/intel-sa-00306.htmlVendor Advisory
https://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/security-center/advisory/intel-sa-00306.htmlVendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Jan 17, 2020
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2019-14596?

How severe is CVE-2019-14596?

CVE-2019-14596 has a CVSS score of 5.5/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.27% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2019-14596?

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