What is CVE-2019-14568?

CVE-2019-14568 is a high-severity vulnerability in Intel Rapid Storage Technology, classified under Incorrect Default Permissions. CVSS score: 7.8/10. Published 2019-12-16.

How severe is CVE-2019-14568?

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

Vulnerability in Intel Rapid Storage Technology

CVE-2019-14568

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.

EPSS: 0.003 (25.0th 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 Rapid_storage_technology
N/a Intel(r) Rst — versions before version 17.7.0.1006

Weakness classification (CWE)

CWE-276 — Incorrect Default Permissions

References

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

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2019-14568?: CVE-2019-14568 is a high-severity vulnerability in Intel Rapid Storage Technology, classified under Incorrect Default Permissions. CVSS score: 7.8/10. Published 2019-12-16.
How severe is CVE-2019-14568?: High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 7.8 out of 10.