What is the CVSS score of CVE-2019-14612?

CVE-2019-14612 has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 6.7 (Medium). CVSS vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H. EPSS exploitation probability: 0.3%.

Is there a patch available for CVE-2019-14612?

Yes, a patch is available for CVE-2019-14612. Update the affected software to the latest version immediately.

Nuc 8 Mainstream Game Kit Firmware CVE-2019-14612

MEDIUM

Out-of-bounds Write (CWE-787)

2019-12-16 secure@intel.com

Privilege Escalation Buffer Overflow Intel Memory Corruption Nuc 8 Mainstream Game Kit Firmware Nuc 8 Mainstream Game Mini Computer Firmware Nuc8I7Bek Firmware Cd1P64Gk Firmware Nuc8I3Cysm Firmware Nuc8I7Hnk Firmware Nuc7I7Dnke Firmware Nuc7I5Dnke Firmware Nuc7I3Dnhe Firmware Stk2Mv64Cc Firmware Stk2M3W64Cc Firmware Nuc6I7Kyk Firmware Nuc6I5Syh Firmware Nuc7Cjyh Firmware Cd1M3128Mk Firmware Cd1Iv128Mk Firmware Nuc6Cays Firmware De3815Tybe Firmware D34010Wyb Firmware

6.7

CVSS 3.1 · NVD

Severity by source

NVD PRIMARY

6.7 MEDIUM

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

Primary rating from NVD · only source for this CVE.

CVSS VectorNVD

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

Attack Vector

Local

Attack Complexity

Low

Privileges Required

High

User Interaction

None

Scope

Unchanged

Confidentiality

High

Integrity

High

Availability

High

Lifecycle Timeline

CVE Published

Dec 16, 2019 - 20:15 nvd

MEDIUM 6.7

DescriptionNVD

Out of bounds write in firmware for Intel(R) NUC(R) may allow a privileged user to potentially enable escalation of privilege via local access.

AnalysisAI

Out of bounds write in firmware for Intel(R) NUC(R) may allow a privileged user to potentially enable escalation of privilege via local access. Rated medium severity (CVSS 6.7), this vulnerability is low attack complexity. This Out-of-bounds Write vulnerability could allow attackers to write data beyond allocated buffer boundaries leading to code execution or crashes.

Technical ContextAI

This vulnerability is classified as Out-of-bounds Write (CWE-787), which allows attackers to write data beyond allocated buffer boundaries leading to code execution or crashes. Out of bounds write in firmware for Intel(R) NUC(R) may allow a privileged user to potentially enable escalation of privilege via local access. Affected products include: Intel Nuc 8 Mainstream Game Kit Firmware, Intel Nuc 8 Mainstream Game Mini Computer Firmware, Intel Nuc8I7Bek Firmware, Intel Cd1P64Gk Firmware, Intel Nuc8I3Cysm Firmware.

RemediationAI

A vendor patch is available. Apply the latest security update as soon as possible. Validate write boundaries, use memory-safe languages, enable compiler protections (ASLR, stack canaries).