How severe is CVE-2023-32661?

CVE-2023-32661 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-2023-32661 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (10th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2023-32661?

CVE-2023-32661 affects Intel Realtek Sd Card Reader Driver. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2023-32661?

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

When was CVE-2023-32661 published?

CVE-2023-32661 was published on 2023-11-14 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2023-32661

CVE-2023-32661 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Intel Realtek Sd Card Reader 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-287.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 6.7)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (10th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-287
Affected product: Intel Realtek Sd Card Reader Driver
Published: 2023-11-14
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Improper authentication in some Intel(R) NUC Kits NUC7PJYH and NUC7CJYH Realtek* SD Card Reader Driver installation software before version 10.0.19041.29098 may allow an authenticated user to potentially enable escalation of privilege via local access.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-32661?: Improper authentication in some Intel(R) NUC Kits NUC7PJYH and NUC7CJYH Realtek* SD Card Reader Driver installation software before version 10.0.19041.29098 may allow an authenticated user to potentially enable escalation of privilege via local access.
How severe is CVE-2023-32661?: CVE-2023-32661 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-2023-32661 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (10th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2023-32661?: CVE-2023-32661 affects Intel Realtek Sd Card Reader Driver. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2023-32661?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2023-32661 published?: CVE-2023-32661 was published on 2023-11-14 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/security-center/advisory/intel-sa-00908.html

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:intel:realtek_sd_card_reader_driver:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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