CVE-2023-42773

Improper neutralization in Intel(R) Power Gadget software for Windows all versions may allow an authenticated user to potentially enable escalation of privilege via local access.

CVSS v3 8.8 HIGH

8.8^/10

CVSS v3 : HIGH

Vector :

Exploitability : 2.0 / Impact : 6.0

Attack Vector LOCAL

Attack Complexity LOW

Privileges Required LOW

User Interaction NONE

Confidentiality Impact HIGH

Integrity Impact HIGH

Availability Impact HIGH

Scope CHANGED

References

Link	Resource
https://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/security-center/advisory/intel-sa-01037.html	Vendor Advisory
https://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/security-center/advisory/intel-sa-01037.html	Vendor Advisory

Configurations

Configuration 1 (hide)

AND

cpe:2.3:a:intel:power_gadget:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

History

No history.

Information

Published : 2024-05-16 21:15

Updated : 2025-08-28 01:49

NVD link : CVE-2023-42773

Mitre link : CVE-2023-42773

CVE.ORG link : CVE-2023-42773

JSON object : View

Products Affected

microsoft

windows

intel

power_gadget

CWE

CWE-707

Improper Neutralization

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