How severe is CVE-2023-24542?

CVE-2023-24542 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.7, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with high attack complexity, requires low privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2023-24542 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (8th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2023-24542?

CVE-2023-24542 affects Intel Thunderbolt Dch Driver. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2023-24542?

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

Does CVE-2023-24542 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2023-24542 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2023-28558.

When was CVE-2023-24542 published?

CVE-2023-24542 was published on 2024-02-14 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2023-24542

CVE-2023-24542 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Intel Thunderbolt Dch Driver with a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.7. 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-428.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 6.7)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (8th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2023-28558
Weakness: CWE-428
Affected product: Intel Thunderbolt Dch Driver
Published: 2024-02-14
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Unquoted search path or element in some Intel(R) Thunderbolt(TM) DCH drivers for Windows before version 88 may allow an authenticated user to potentially enable escalation of privilege via local access.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-24542?: Unquoted search path or element in some Intel(R) Thunderbolt(TM) DCH drivers for Windows before version 88 may allow an authenticated user to potentially enable escalation of privilege via local access.
How severe is CVE-2023-24542?: CVE-2023-24542 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.7, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with high attack complexity, requires low privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2023-24542 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (8th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2023-24542?: CVE-2023-24542 affects Intel Thunderbolt Dch Driver. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2023-24542?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
Does CVE-2023-24542 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2023-24542 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2023-28558.
When was CVE-2023-24542 published?: CVE-2023-24542 was published on 2024-02-14 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/security-center/advisory/intel-sa-00851.html

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:intel:thunderbolt_dch_driver:*:*:*:*:*:windows:*:*

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