CVE-2019-11095 : What You Need to Know

Intel(R) Driver & Support Assistant version 19.3.12.3 and earlier has a vulnerability related to inadequate access control, potentially enabling a user with higher privileges to disclose information through local access.

Understanding CVE-2019-11095

This CVE involves an information disclosure vulnerability in the Intel(R) Driver & Support Assistant.

What is CVE-2019-11095?

The vulnerability in Intel(R) Driver & Support Assistant version 19.3.12.3 and earlier allows a privileged user to potentially disclose information through local access due to insufficient access control.

The Impact of CVE-2019-11095

The vulnerability could be exploited by a user with elevated privileges to access sensitive information locally, posing a risk of data exposure.

Technical Details of CVE-2019-11095

This section provides technical details of the CVE.

Vulnerability Description

The vulnerability in Intel(R) Driver & Support Assistant version 19.3.12.3 and earlier stems from inadequate access control, potentially leading to information disclosure through local access.

Affected Systems and Versions

Product: Intel(R) Driver & Support Assistant
Vendor: Not applicable
Versions Affected: Version 19.3.12.3 and before

Exploitation Mechanism

The vulnerability could be exploited by a user with higher privileges to access and disclose information locally.

Mitigation and Prevention

Protect your system from CVE-2019-11095 with the following steps:

Immediate Steps to Take

Update Intel(R) Driver & Support Assistant to a secure version.
Limit user privileges to minimize the impact of potential information disclosure.

Long-Term Security Practices

Regularly monitor and audit access controls on systems.
Educate users on the importance of data security and access control.

Patching and Updates

Apply security patches and updates provided by Intel to address the vulnerability.