How severe is CVE-2023-43487?

CVE-2023-43487 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.7, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with high attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity none, and availability high.

Is CVE-2023-43487 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (6th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2023-43487?

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

Does CVE-2023-43487 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2023-43487 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2023-47902.

When was CVE-2023-43487 published?

CVE-2023-43487 was published on 2024-05-16 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2023-43487

CVE-2023-43487 is a medium-severity vulnerability with a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.7. 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-284.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 4.7)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (6th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2023-47902
Weakness: CWE-284
Published: 2024-05-16
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Improper access control in some Intel(R) CST before version 2.1.10300 may allow an authenticated user to potentially enable denial of service via local access.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-43487?: Improper access control in some Intel(R) CST before version 2.1.10300 may allow an authenticated user to potentially enable denial of service via local access.
How severe is CVE-2023-43487?: CVE-2023-43487 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.7, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with high attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity none, and availability high.
Is CVE-2023-43487 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (6th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2023-43487?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
Does CVE-2023-43487 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2023-43487 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2023-47902.
When was CVE-2023-43487 published?: CVE-2023-43487 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-01021.html

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