CVE-2019-14568 Privilege escalation in Intel(R) RST
An authenticated local attacker can escalate privileges due to improper executable permissions in Intel Rapid Storage Technology.
- 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-2019-14568?
CVE-2019-14568 is a high-severity vulnerability in Intel(R) RST, 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
Improper permissions in the executable for Intel(R) RST before version 17.7.0.1006 may allow an authenticated user to potentially enable escalation of privilege via local access.
Weakness: CWE-276
Which versions are affected by CVE-2019-14568?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Intel Rapid Storage Technology.
How do I fix CVE-2019-14568?
No fix has been published for CVE-2019-14568 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is CVE-2019-14568 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2019-14568 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Intel(R) RST
Sources
Also known as GHSA-pcm2-8c47-427p.