CVE-2019-0159 Privilege escalation in Linux Administrative Tools for Intel(R) Network Adapters
An authenticated local user can escalate privileges due to insufficient memory protection in Intel's Linux network adapter tools.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Any signed-in user
- Attackable
- Local or same network only
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2019-0159?
CVE-2019-0159 is a high-severity vulnerability in Linux Administrative Tools for Intel(R) Network Adapters, published on 16 Dec 2019. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.
Official description
Insufficient memory protection in the Linux Administrative Tools for Intel(R) Network Adapters before version 24.3 may allow an authenticated user to potentially enable escalation of privilege via local access.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2019-0159?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Intel Administrative Tools for Intel Network Adapters.
How do I fix CVE-2019-0159?
No fix has been published for CVE-2019-0159 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is CVE-2019-0159 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2019-0159 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Linux Administrative Tools for Intel(R) Network Adapters
- CVE-2021-33058 Privilege escalation in version
- CVE-2023-33870 Privilege escalation in Intel(R) Ethernet tools and driver install software
- CVE-2022-41314 Privilege escalation in Intel(R) Network Adapter installer software
- CVE-2021-33059 Privilege escalation in Intel(R) Administrative Tools for Intel(R) Network Adapters
- CVE-2022-27808 Privilege escalation in Intel(R) Ethernet Controller Administrative Tools drivers for Windows
Sources
Also known as GHSA-ghq2-73xv-j8v7.