CVE-2019-14612 Memory corruption in Intel(R) NUC(R)
A privileged local attacker can exploit an out-of-bounds write in Intel NUC firmware to escalate privileges.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- An administrator
- Attackable
- Local or same network only
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2019-14612?
CVE-2019-14612 is a medium-severity memory corruption vulnerability in Intel(R) NUC(R), 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
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.
Weakness: CWE-787
Which versions are affected by CVE-2019-14612?
It affects 19 products.
Products include Intel Cd1iv128mk Firmware, Intel Cd1m3128mk Firmware, Intel Cd1p64gk Firmware, Intel D34010wyb Firmware, Intel De3815tybe Firmware, Intel Nuc6cays Firmware and 13 more.
How do I fix CVE-2019-14612?
No fix has been published for CVE-2019-14612 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Upgrade to the fixed version. Memory-safe languages, compiler hardening and fuzzing prevent most new cases. More about Memory corruption.
Is CVE-2019-14612 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2019-14612 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Intel(R) NUC(R)
Sources
Also known as GHSA-p882-pvrr-mm88.