How severe is CVE-2023-38655?

CVE-2023-38655 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.8, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires high privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity none, and availability high.

Is CVE-2023-38655 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (39th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2023-38655?

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

Does CVE-2023-38655 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2023-38655 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2023-42453.

When was CVE-2023-38655 published?

CVE-2023-38655 was published on 2024-08-14 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2023-38655

CVE-2023-38655 is a medium-severity vulnerability with a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.8. 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-92.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 6.8)
CVSS v4: 6.9
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (39th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2023-42453
Weakness: CWE-92
Published: 2024-08-14
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Improper buffer restrictions in firmware for some Intel(R) AMT and Intel(R) Standard Manageability may allow a privileged user to potentially enable denial of service via network access.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-38655?: Improper buffer restrictions in firmware for some Intel(R) AMT and Intel(R) Standard Manageability may allow a privileged user to potentially enable denial of service via network access.
How severe is CVE-2023-38655?: CVE-2023-38655 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.8, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires high privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity none, and availability high.
Is CVE-2023-38655 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (39th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2023-38655?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
Does CVE-2023-38655 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2023-38655 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2023-42453.
When was CVE-2023-38655 published?: CVE-2023-38655 was published on 2024-08-14 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/security-center/advisory/intel-sa-00999.html

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