How severe is CVE-2023-41234?

CVE-2023-41234 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.0, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity none, and availability high.

Is CVE-2023-41234 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-2023-41234?

CVE-2023-41234 affects Intel Power Gadget. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2023-41234?

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

Does CVE-2023-41234 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2023-41234 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2023-45751.

When was CVE-2023-41234 published?

CVE-2023-41234 was published on 2024-05-16 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2023-41234

CVE-2023-41234 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Intel Power Gadget with a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.0. 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-476.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 5.0)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (11th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2023-45751
Weakness: CWE-476
Affected product: Intel Power Gadget
Published: 2024-05-16
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

NULL pointer dereference in Intel(R) Power Gadget software for Windows all versions may allow an authenticated user to potentially enable denial of service via local access.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-41234?: NULL pointer dereference in Intel(R) Power Gadget software for Windows all versions may allow an authenticated user to potentially enable denial of service via local access.
How severe is CVE-2023-41234?: CVE-2023-41234 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.0, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity none, and availability high.
Is CVE-2023-41234 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-2023-41234?: CVE-2023-41234 affects Intel Power Gadget. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2023-41234?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
Does CVE-2023-41234 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2023-41234 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2023-45751.
When was CVE-2023-41234 published?: CVE-2023-41234 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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