How severe is CVE-2023-34424?

CVE-2023-34424 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.4, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires high privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity none, and availability high.

Is CVE-2023-34424 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.

How do I fix CVE-2023-34424?

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

Does CVE-2023-34424 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2023-34424 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2023-38501.

When was CVE-2023-34424 published?

CVE-2023-34424 was published on 2024-08-14 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2023-34424

CVE-2023-34424 is a medium-severity vulnerability with a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.4. 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-20.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 4.4)
CVSS v4: 6.7
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (6th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2023-38501
Weakness: CWE-20
Published: 2024-08-14
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Improper input validation in firmware for some Intel(R) CSME may allow a privileged user to potentially enable denial of service via local access.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-34424?: Improper input validation in firmware for some Intel(R) CSME may allow a privileged user to potentially enable denial of service via local access.
How severe is CVE-2023-34424?: CVE-2023-34424 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.4, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires high privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity none, and availability high.
Is CVE-2023-34424 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.
How do I fix CVE-2023-34424?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
Does CVE-2023-34424 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2023-34424 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2023-38501.
When was CVE-2023-34424 published?: CVE-2023-34424 was published on 2024-08-14 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

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