How severe is CVE-2023-32544?

CVE-2023-32544 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.3, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity low, and availability high.

Is CVE-2023-32544 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (4th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2023-32544?

CVE-2023-32544 affects Intel Nuc P14e Laptop Element. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2023-32544?

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-2023-32544 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2023-32544 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2023-36788.

When was CVE-2023-32544 published?

CVE-2023-32544 was published on 2024-01-19 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2023-32544

CVE-2023-32544 is a high-severity vulnerability in Intel Nuc P14e Laptop Element with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.3. 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-284.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.3)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (4th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2023-36788
Weakness: CWE-284
Affected product: Intel Nuc P14e Laptop Element
Published: 2024-01-19
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Improper access control in some Intel HotKey Services for Windows 10 for Intel NUC P14E Laptop Element software installers before version 1.1.45 may allow an authenticated user to potentially enable denial of service via local access.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-32544?: Improper access control in some Intel HotKey Services for Windows 10 for Intel NUC P14E Laptop Element software installers before version 1.1.45 may allow an authenticated user to potentially enable denial of service via local access.
How severe is CVE-2023-32544?: CVE-2023-32544 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.3, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity low, and availability high.
Is CVE-2023-32544 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (4th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2023-32544?: CVE-2023-32544 affects Intel Nuc P14e Laptop Element. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2023-32544?: 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-2023-32544 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2023-32544 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2023-36788.
When was CVE-2023-32544 published?: CVE-2023-32544 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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