How severe is CVE-2023-38581?

CVE-2023-38581 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2023-38581 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (13th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2023-38581?

CVE-2023-38581 affects Intel Power Gadget. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2023-38581?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

Does CVE-2023-38581 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2023-38581 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2023-42380.

When was CVE-2023-38581 published?

CVE-2023-38581 was published on 2024-05-16 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2023-38581

CVE-2023-38581 is a high-severity vulnerability in Intel Power Gadget with a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8. 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-120.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.8)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (13th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2023-42380
Weakness: CWE-120
Affected product: Intel Power Gadget
Published: 2024-05-16
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Buffer overflow in Intel(R) Power Gadget software for Windows all versions may allow an authenticated user to potentially enable escalation of privilege via local access.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-38581?: Buffer overflow in Intel(R) Power Gadget software for Windows all versions may allow an authenticated user to potentially enable escalation of privilege via local access.
How severe is CVE-2023-38581?: CVE-2023-38581 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2023-38581 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (13th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2023-38581?: CVE-2023-38581 affects Intel Power Gadget. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2023-38581?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
Does CVE-2023-38581 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2023-38581 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2023-42380.
When was CVE-2023-38581 published?: CVE-2023-38581 was published on 2024-05-16 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/security-center/advisory/intel-sa-01037.html

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:intel:power_gadget:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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