Insufficient Access Control in Intel Processor Identification Utility for Windows
CVE-2019-11163

7.8HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor

Intel
Status
Intel(r) Processor Identification Utility For Windows* Advisory
Vendor
CVE Published:
19 August 2019

What is CVE-2019-11163?

A flaw in the hardware abstraction driver of Intel's Processor Identification Utility for Windows could allow an authenticated user to manipulate system privileges. By exploiting this weakness, a user may achieve unauthorized access, leading to the potential for privilege escalation, denial of service, or information disclosure through local interactions.

Affected Version(s)

Intel(R) Processor Identification Utility for Windows* Advisory Versions before 6.1.0731

References

https://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/security-center/a...
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CVSS V3.1

Score:
7.8
Severity:
HIGH
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
High
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Local
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
Low
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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