How severe is CVE-2023-45846?

CVE-2023-45846 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity none, and availability high.

Is CVE-2023-45846 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (12th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2023-45846?

CVE-2023-45846 affects Intel Power Gadget. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2023-45846?

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

Does CVE-2023-45846 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2023-45846 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2023-50116.

When was CVE-2023-45846 published?

CVE-2023-45846 was published on 2024-05-16 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2023-45846

CVE-2023-45846 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Intel Power Gadget with a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.5. 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-459.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 5.5)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (12th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2023-50116
Weakness: CWE-459
Affected product: Intel Power Gadget
Published: 2024-05-16
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Incomplete cleanup in Intel(R) Power Gadget software for macOS all versions may allow an authenticated user to potentially enable denial of service via local access.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-45846?: Incomplete cleanup in Intel(R) Power Gadget software for macOS all versions may allow an authenticated user to potentially enable denial of service via local access.
How severe is CVE-2023-45846?: CVE-2023-45846 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity none, and availability high.
Is CVE-2023-45846 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (12th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2023-45846?: CVE-2023-45846 affects Intel Power Gadget. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2023-45846?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
Does CVE-2023-45846 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2023-45846 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2023-50116.
When was CVE-2023-45846 published?: CVE-2023-45846 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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