How severe is CVE-2023-40071?

CVE-2023-40071 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.3, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2023-40071 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (11th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2023-40071?

CVE-2023-40071 affects Intel Graphics Performance Analyzers. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2023-40071?

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-2023-40071 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2023-40071 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2023-44678.

When was CVE-2023-40071 published?

CVE-2023-40071 was published on 2024-05-16 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2023-40071

CVE-2023-40071 is a high-severity vulnerability in Intel Graphics Performance Analyzers with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.3. 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-284.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.3)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (11th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2023-44678
Weakness: CWE-284
Affected product: Intel Graphics Performance Analyzers
Published: 2024-05-16
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Improper access control in some Intel(R) GPA software installers before version 2023.3 may allow an authenticated user to potentially enable escalation of privilege via local access.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-40071?: Improper access control in some Intel(R) GPA software installers before version 2023.3 may allow an authenticated user to potentially enable escalation of privilege via local access.
How severe is CVE-2023-40071?: CVE-2023-40071 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.3, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2023-40071 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (11th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2023-40071?: CVE-2023-40071 affects Intel Graphics Performance Analyzers. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2023-40071?: 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-2023-40071 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2023-40071 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2023-44678.
When was CVE-2023-40071 published?: CVE-2023-40071 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-00831.html

Affected products (1)

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