CVE-2019-14609 : Exploit Details and Defense Strategies

Intel(R) NUC(R) firmware vulnerability allows privilege escalation through local access.

Understanding CVE-2019-14609

This CVE involves an improper input validation issue in the firmware of Intel(R) NUC(R) that could lead to privilege escalation through local access.

What is CVE-2019-14609?

The vulnerability in Intel(R) NUC(R) firmware could be exploited by a privileged user to escalate their privileges locally due to insufficient input validation.

The Impact of CVE-2019-14609

The vulnerability poses a risk of privilege escalation for a privileged user with local access to the affected Intel(R) NUC(R) devices.

Technical Details of CVE-2019-14609

The technical details of the CVE-2019-14609 vulnerability are as follows:

Vulnerability Description

Insufficient input validation in the firmware of Intel(R) NUC(R) allows a privileged user to potentially escalate their privileges through local access.

Affected Systems and Versions

Product: Intel(R) NUC(R)
Versions: See References

Exploitation Mechanism

A privileged user can exploit the lack of input validation in the Intel(R) NUC(R) firmware to escalate their privileges locally.

Mitigation and Prevention

Steps to address and prevent the CVE-2019-14609 vulnerability:

Immediate Steps to Take

Monitor vendor updates and patches for Intel(R) NUC(R) devices.
Implement the necessary security measures to restrict local access to vulnerable systems.

Long-Term Security Practices

Regularly update firmware and software on Intel(R) NUC(R) devices.
Conduct security assessments and audits to identify and address potential vulnerabilities.

Patching and Updates

Apply patches and updates provided by Intel to fix the input validation issue in the firmware of Intel(R) NUC(R) devices.