Insufficient Memory Protection in Intel Core and Xeon Processors
CVE-2019-0151

6.7MEDIUM

Key Information:

Vendor

Intel
Status
2019.2 Ipu – Intel(r) Processor Security
Vendor
CVE Published:
14 November 2019

What is CVE-2019-0151?

Insufficient memory protection in Intel TXT could allow local privileged users of specific Intel Core and Xeon processors to potentially escalate their privileges. This issue arises due to inadequate safeguards in the memory management capabilities of the affected processors, which can be exploited with local access, leading to significant security concerns and potential system compromises. Users and administrators are advised to review their systems and consider applying available mitigations to enhance security.

Affected Version(s)

2019.2 IPU – Intel(R) Processor Security See provided reference

References

https://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/security-center/a...
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https://support.hpe.com/hpsc/doc/public/display?docLocale...
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https://support.f5.com/csp/article/K34425791?utm_source=f...
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CVSS V3.1

Score:
6.7
Severity:
MEDIUM
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
High
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Local
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
High
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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