How severe is CVE-2023-25777?

CVE-2023-25777 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.9, rated high 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 high.

Is CVE-2023-25777 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-2023-25777?

CVE-2023-25777 affects Intel Thunderbolt Dch Driver. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2023-25777?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

Does CVE-2023-25777 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2023-25777 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2023-29674.

When was CVE-2023-25777 published?

CVE-2023-25777 was published on 2024-02-14 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2023-25777

CVE-2023-25777 is a high-severity vulnerability in Intel Thunderbolt Dch Driver with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.9. 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-284.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.9)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (8th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2023-29674
Weakness: CWE-284
Affected product: Intel Thunderbolt Dch Driver
Published: 2024-02-14
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Improper access control 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-2023-25777?: Improper access control 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-2023-25777?: CVE-2023-25777 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.9, rated high 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 high.
Is CVE-2023-25777 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-2023-25777?: CVE-2023-25777 affects Intel Thunderbolt Dch Driver. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2023-25777?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
Does CVE-2023-25777 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2023-25777 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2023-29674.
When was CVE-2023-25777 published?: CVE-2023-25777 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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