Potential Escalation of Privilege Vulnerability in Intel Power Gadget Software for Windows
CVE-2023-42773

8.8HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor

Intel
Status
Intel(r) Power Gadget Software For Windows
Vendor
CVE Published:
16 May 2024

What is CVE-2023-42773?

The Intel Power Gadget software for Windows is susceptible to an improper neutralization vulnerability. This issue allows an authenticated user to potentially escalate privileges via local access, potentially leading to unauthorized actions within the operating system. Users are encouraged to evaluate their use of the software and apply mitigations as necessary to protect their systems.

Affected Version(s)

Intel(R) Power Gadget software for Windows See references

References

https://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/security-center/a...

CVSS V3.1

Score:
8.8
Severity:
HIGH
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
High
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Local
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
Low
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Changed

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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