How severe is CVE-2023-33870?

CVE-2023-33870 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-2023-33870 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (6th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2023-33870?

CVE-2023-33870 primarily affects Intel Administrative Tools For Intel Network Adapters. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2023-33870?

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

Does CVE-2023-33870 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2023-33870 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2023-38020.

When was CVE-2023-33870 published?

CVE-2023-33870 was published on 2024-02-14 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2023-33870

CVE-2023-33870 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Intel Administrative Tools For Intel Network Adapters 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-732.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 6.7)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (6th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2023-38020
Weakness: CWE-732
Affected product: Intel Administrative Tools For Intel Network Adapters
Published: 2024-02-14
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Insecure inherited permissions in some Intel(R) Ethernet tools and driver install software may allow an authenticated user to potentially enable escalation of privilege via local access.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-33870?: Insecure inherited permissions in some Intel(R) Ethernet tools and driver install software may allow an authenticated user to potentially enable escalation of privilege via local access.
How severe is CVE-2023-33870?: CVE-2023-33870 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-2023-33870 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (6th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2023-33870?: CVE-2023-33870 primarily affects Intel Administrative Tools For Intel Network Adapters. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2023-33870?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
Does CVE-2023-33870 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2023-33870 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2023-38020.
When was CVE-2023-33870 published?: CVE-2023-33870 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-00993.html

Affected products (2)

cpe:2.3:a:intel:administrative_tools_for_intel_network_adapters:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:intel:ethernet_connections_boot_utility\,_preboot_images\,_and_efi_drivers:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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