How severe is CVE-2023-25779?

CVE-2023-25779 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-2023-25779 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-2023-25779?

CVE-2023-25779 affects Intel Thunderbolt Dch Driver. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2023-25779?

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

Does CVE-2023-25779 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2023-25779 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2023-29676.

When was CVE-2023-25779 published?

CVE-2023-25779 was published on 2024-02-14 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2023-25779

CVE-2023-25779 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-427.

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-2023-29676
Weakness: CWE-427
Affected product: Intel Thunderbolt Dch Driver
Published: 2024-02-14
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Uncontrolled search path 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-2023-25779?: Uncontrolled search path 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-2023-25779?: CVE-2023-25779 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-2023-25779 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-2023-25779?: CVE-2023-25779 affects Intel Thunderbolt Dch Driver. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2023-25779?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
Does CVE-2023-25779 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2023-25779 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2023-29676.
When was CVE-2023-25779 published?: CVE-2023-25779 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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