Intel Power Gadget Software Vulnerability Could Lead to Denial of Service
CVE-2023-45846

5.5MEDIUM

Key Information:

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

Summary

The Intel Power Gadget software for macOS has a vulnerability characterized by incomplete cleanup processes that may be exploited by an authenticated user. This weakness can potentially allow the user to enable a denial of service condition through local access, which poses a threat to the stability and security of systems running the affected software. Users are advised to review the advisory provided by Intel for mitigation strategies.

Affected Version(s)

Intel(R) Power Gadget software for macOS See references

References

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

CVSS V3.1

Score:
5.5
Severity:
MEDIUM
Confidentiality:
None
Integrity:
None
Availability:
None
Attack Vector:
Local
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
Low
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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