What is CVE-2019-11121?

CVE-2019-11121 is a high-severity vulnerability in Intel Media_sdk, classified under Incorrect Permission Assignment for Critical Resource. CVSS score: 7.8/10. Published 2020-11-12.

How severe is CVE-2019-11121?

High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 7.8 out of 10.

Vulnerability in Intel Media_sdk

CVE-2019-11121

Improper file permissions in the installer for the Intel(R) Media SDK for Windows before version 2019 R1 may allow an authenticated user to potentially enable escalation of privilege via local access.

EPSS: 0.003 (19.5th percentile) — read the EPSS interpretation.

CVSS v3 metric

CVSS v3 base score 7.8 (High). Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H.

Affected products

Intel Media_sdk — versions 2018
Microsoft Windows
N/a Intel(r) Media Sdk For Windows — versions before version 2019 R1

Weakness classification (CWE)

CWE-732 — Incorrect Permission Assignment for Critical Resource

References

secure@intel.com (Patch, x_refsource_MISC, Vendor Advisory)

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2019-11121?: CVE-2019-11121 is a high-severity vulnerability in Intel Media_sdk, classified under Incorrect Permission Assignment for Critical Resource. CVSS score: 7.8/10. Published 2020-11-12.
How severe is CVE-2019-11121?: High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 7.8 out of 10.