How severe is CVE-2023-29244?

CVE-2023-29244 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-2023-29244 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (3rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2023-29244?

CVE-2023-29244 affects Intel Nuc P14e Laptop Element. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2023-29244?

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

Does CVE-2023-29244 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2023-29244 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2023-32821.

When was CVE-2023-29244 published?

CVE-2023-29244 was published on 2024-01-19 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2023-29244

CVE-2023-29244 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Intel Nuc P14e Laptop Element 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-276.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 6.7)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (3rd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2023-32821
Weakness: CWE-276
Affected product: Intel Nuc P14e Laptop Element
Published: 2024-01-19
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Incorrect default permissions in some Intel Integrated Sensor Hub (ISH) driver for Windows 10 for Intel NUC P14E Laptop Element software installers before version 5.4.1.4479 may allow an authenticated user to potentially enable escalation of privilege via local access.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-29244?: Incorrect default permissions in some Intel Integrated Sensor Hub (ISH) driver for Windows 10 for Intel NUC P14E Laptop Element software installers before version 5.4.1.4479 may allow an authenticated user to potentially enable escalation of privilege via local access.
How severe is CVE-2023-29244?: CVE-2023-29244 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-2023-29244 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (3rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2023-29244?: CVE-2023-29244 affects Intel Nuc P14e Laptop Element. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2023-29244?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
Does CVE-2023-29244 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2023-29244 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2023-32821.
When was CVE-2023-29244 published?: CVE-2023-29244 was published on 2024-01-19 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/security-center/advisory/intel-sa-00964.html

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:intel:nuc_p14e_laptop_element:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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