CVE-2019-14602

Name: CVE-2019-14602
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2019-11-14T17:15:14.663+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7.8/10EPSS 0.29%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2019-14602 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.8/10 on the CVSS scale. Improper permissions in the installer for the Nuvoton* CIR Driver versions 1.02.1002 and before may allow an authenticated user to potentially enable escalation of privilege via local access.. EPSS estimates a 0.29% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Improper permissions in the installer for the Nuvoton* CIR Driver versions 1.02.1002 and before may allow an authenticated user to potentially enable escalation of privilege 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

0.29%

21.0th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-276

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Intel	Nuvoton Consumer Infrared	<= 1.02.1002

References

https://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/security-center/advisory/intel-sa-00309.htmlVendor Advisory
https://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/security-center/advisory/intel-sa-00309.htmlVendor Advisory

Timeline

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2019-14602?

Improper permissions in the installer for the Nuvoton* CIR Driver versions 1.02.1002 and before may allow an authenticated user to potentially enable escalation of privilege via local access.

How severe is CVE-2019-14602?

CVE-2019-14602 has a CVSS score of 7.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.29% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2019-14602?

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