CVE-2023-45221
CVE-2023-45221 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Intel Media Sdk with a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.8. 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-119.
Key facts
- Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 4.8)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (20th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2023-49528
- Weakness: CWE-119
- Affected product: Intel Media Sdk
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
Improper buffer restrictions in Intel(R) Media SDK all versions may allow an authenticated user to potentially enable escalation of privilege via local access.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2023-45221?
- Improper buffer restrictions in Intel(R) Media SDK all versions may allow an authenticated user to potentially enable escalation of privilege via local access.
- How severe is CVE-2023-45221?
- CVE-2023-45221 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.8, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability low.
- Is CVE-2023-45221 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (20th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2023-45221?
- CVE-2023-45221 affects Intel Media Sdk. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2023-45221?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
- Does CVE-2023-45221 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?
- Yes. CVE-2023-45221 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2023-49528.
- When was CVE-2023-45221 published?
- CVE-2023-45221 was published on 2024-05-16 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:intel:media_sdk:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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