CVE-2023-38541
CVE-2023-38541 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-732.
Key facts
- Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 6.7)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (3rd percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2023-42340
- Weakness: CWE-732
- Affected product: Intel Hid Event Filter Driver
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
Insecure inherited permissions in some Intel HID Event Filter drivers for Windows 10 for some Intel NUC laptop software installers before version 2.2.2.1 may allow an authenticated user to potentially enable escalation of privilege via local access.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2023-38541?
- Insecure inherited permissions in some Intel HID Event Filter drivers for Windows 10 for some Intel NUC laptop software installers before version 2.2.2.1 may allow an authenticated user to potentially enable escalation of privilege via local access.
- How severe is CVE-2023-38541?
- CVE-2023-38541 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-2023-38541 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (3rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2023-38541?
- CVE-2023-38541 affects Intel Hid Event Filter Driver. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2023-38541?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
- Does CVE-2023-38541 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?
- Yes. CVE-2023-38541 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2023-42340.
- When was CVE-2023-38541 published?
- CVE-2023-38541 was published on 2024-01-19 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:intel:hid_event_filter_driver:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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