How severe is CVE-2023-38135?

CVE-2023-38135 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.7, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires high privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2023-38135 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (12th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2023-38135?

CVE-2023-38135 affects Intel Performance Maximizer. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2023-38135?

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

Does CVE-2023-38135 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2023-38135 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2023-41960.

When was CVE-2023-38135 published?

CVE-2023-38135 was published on 2024-02-14 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2023-38135

CVE-2023-38135 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Intel Performance Maximizer 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-285.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 6.7)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (12th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2023-41960
Weakness: CWE-285
Affected product: Intel Performance Maximizer
Published: 2024-02-14
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Improper authorization in some Intel(R) PM software may allow a privileged user to potentially enable escalation of privilege via local access.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-38135?: Improper authorization in some Intel(R) PM software may allow a privileged user to potentially enable escalation of privilege via local access.
How severe is CVE-2023-38135?: CVE-2023-38135 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.7, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires high privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2023-38135 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (12th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2023-38135?: CVE-2023-38135 affects Intel Performance Maximizer. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2023-38135?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
Does CVE-2023-38135 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2023-38135 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2023-41960.
When was CVE-2023-38135 published?: CVE-2023-38135 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-00958.html

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:intel:performance_maximizer:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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