How severe is CVE-2023-1048?

CVE-2023-1048 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.3, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability low.

Is CVE-2023-1048 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (43rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2023-1048?

CVE-2023-1048 affects Techpowerup Dram Calculator For Ryzen. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2023-1048?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-2023-1048 published?

CVE-2023-1048 was published on 2023-02-26 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2023-1048

CVE-2023-1048 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Techpowerup Dram Calculator For Ryzen with a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.3. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-665.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 5.3)
CVSS v2: 4.3
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (43rd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-665
Affected product: Techpowerup Dram Calculator For Ryzen
Published: 2023-02-26
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

A vulnerability, which was classified as critical, has been found in TechPowerUp Ryzen DRAM Calculator 1.2.0.5. This issue affects some unknown processing in the library WinRing0x64.sys. The manipulation leads to improper initialization. Local access is required to approach this attack. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used. The associated identifier of this vulnerability is VDB-221807.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-1048?: A vulnerability, which was classified as critical, has been found in TechPowerUp Ryzen DRAM Calculator 1.2.0.5. This issue affects some unknown processing in the library WinRing0x64.sys. The manipulation leads to improper initialization. Local access is required to approach this attack. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used. The associated identifier of this vulnerability is VDB-221807.
How severe is CVE-2023-1048?: CVE-2023-1048 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.3, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability low.
Is CVE-2023-1048 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (43rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2023-1048?: CVE-2023-1048 affects Techpowerup Dram Calculator For Ryzen. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2023-1048?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2023-1048 published?: CVE-2023-1048 was published on 2023-02-26 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:techpowerup:dram_calculator_for_ryzen:1.7.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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