CVE-2009-4419

What it is

Intel Q35, GM45, PM45 Express, Q45, and Q43 Express chipsets in the SINIT Authenticated Code Module (ACM), which allows local users to bypass the Trusted Execution Technology protection mechanism and gain privileges by modifying the MCHBAR register to point to an attacker-controlled region, which prevents the SENTER instruction from properly applying VT-d protection while an MLE is being loaded.

At a glance

Exploitability

Can be exploited locally on the machine without logging in. High risk of data exposure, data tampering, service disruption.

Exploit odds

0.4% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days (EPSS).

Fix

A patch, advisory or fixed version is referenced. Upgrade or apply it.

Timeline

1. 2009-12-24 17:30 UTC PublishedDisclosed publicly on CVE.org and NVD
2. 2026-06-16 23:13 UTC Last updatedMost recent change to the record

Why it ranks here

• Exploited in the wild: no, CISA does not list it.
• Exploit odds: 0.4% in the next 30 days (EPSS).
• Severity: 7.2 HIGH (CVSS).
• Fix: a patch or advisory is linked.

Details

Published

2009-12-24 17:30 UTC

Last modified

2026-06-16 23:13 UTC

Exploit probability

0.4% · EPSS, next 30 days

Weakness

CWE-16

Record status

Modified

Affected

• Intel gm45 Chipset
• Intel pm45 Express Chipset
• Intel q35 Chipset
• Intel q43 Express Chipset
• Intel q45 Chipset

Attack profile CVSS 2.0 · 7.2

Attack vector

Local

Complexity

Low

Authentication

None

Confidentiality

Complete

Integrity

Complete

Availability

Complete

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