CVE-2019-14608

Name: CVE-2019-14608
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2019-12-16T20:15:15.227+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7.8/10EPSS 0.34%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2019-14608 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.8/10 on the CVSS scale. Improper buffer restrictions in firmware for Intel(R) NUC(R) may allow an authenticated user to potentially enable escalation of privilege via local access.. EPSS estimates a 0.34% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Improper buffer restrictions in firmware for Intel(R) NUC(R) 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

0.34%

25.5th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-119

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Intel	Nuc 8 Mainstream Game Kit Firmware	< 0036
Intel	Nuc 8 Mainstream Game Mini Computer Firmware	< 0036
Intel	Nuc8i7bek Firmware	< 0077
Intel	Cd1p64gk Firmware	< 0053
Intel	Nuc8i3cysm Firmware	< 0043
Intel	Nuc8i7hnk Firmware	< 0059
Intel	Nuc7i7dnke Firmware	< 0067
Intel	Nuc7i5dnke Firmware	< 0067
Intel	Nuc7i3dnhe Firmware	< 0067
Intel	Stk2mv64cc Firmware	< 0061
Intel	Stk2m3w64cc Firmware	< 0062
Intel	Nuc6i7kyk Firmware	< 0066
Intel	Nuc6i5syh Firmware	< 0072
Intel	Nuc7cjyh Firmware	< 0053
Intel	Cd1m3128mk Firmware	< 0058
Intel	Cd1iv128mk Firmware	< 0038
Intel	Nuc6cays Firmware	< 0064
Intel	De3815tybe Firmware	< 0024
Intel	D34010wyb Firmware	< 0054

References

https://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/security-center/advisory/intel-sa-00323.htmlPatch, Vendor Advisory
https://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/security-center/advisory/intel-sa-00323.htmlPatch, Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Dec 16, 2019
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2019-14608?

Improper buffer restrictions in firmware for Intel(R) NUC(R) may allow an authenticated user to potentially enable escalation of privilege via local access.

How severe is CVE-2019-14608?

CVE-2019-14608 has a CVSS score of 7.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.34% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2019-14608?

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