CVE-2023-33874
CVE-2023-33874 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Intel Hid Event Filter 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% (11th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-427
- Affected product: Intel Hid Event Filter Driver
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- Last modified:
Description
Uncontrolled search path in some Intel(R) NUC 12 Pro Kits & Mini PCs - NUC12WS Intel(R) HID Event Filter Driver installation software before version 2.2.2.1 for Windows may allow an authenticated user to potentially enable escalation of privilege via local access.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2023-33874?
- Uncontrolled search path in some Intel(R) NUC 12 Pro Kits & Mini PCs - NUC12WS Intel(R) HID Event Filter Driver installation software before version 2.2.2.1 for Windows may allow an authenticated user to potentially enable escalation of privilege via local access.
- How severe is CVE-2023-33874?
- CVE-2023-33874 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-2023-33874 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (11th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2023-33874?
- CVE-2023-33874 affects Intel Hid Event Filter Driver. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2023-33874?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
- When was CVE-2023-33874 published?
- CVE-2023-33874 was published on 2023-11-14 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:intel:hid_event_filter_driver:*:*:*:*:*:windows:*:*
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