# CVE-2023-23583: Privilege escalation in Intel(R) Processors > An authenticated local attacker can exploit processor instruction sequences to escalate privileges, disclose information, or cause denial of service on Intel systems. - **Severity:** High 8.8 (`CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H`) - **Exploited in the wild:** Not known - **Login needed:** Any signed-in user - **Attackable:** Local or same network only - **Victim action needed:** Not needed - **Fix available:** Yes - **Published:** 14 Nov 2023 - **Updated:** 16 Dec 2025 - **Also known as:** ALPINE-CVE-2023-23583, BELL-CVE-2023-23583, CLSA-2023-1701971779, CLSA-2023-1702324685, CLSA-2023-1702324842, CLSA-2023-1702420529, CLSA-2023-1702420635, CLSA-2023-1702420812, CLSA-2023-1702421029, DEBIAN-CVE-2023-23583, DLA-3690-1, DSA-5563-1, GHSA-9cgg-v86h-hw54, MGASA-2024-0028, OESA-2023-1855, SUSE-SU-2023:4440-1, SUSE-SU-2023:4441-1, SUSE-SU-2023:4442-1, SUSE-SU-2023:4493-1, SUSE-SU-2023:4500-1, SUSE-SU-2023:4510-1, UBUNTU-CVE-2023-23583, USN-6485-1, openSUSE-SU-2024:13434-1 ## What is CVE-2023-23583? CVE-2023-23583 is a high-severity vulnerability in Debian Debian Linux, published on 14 Nov 2023. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim. ### Official description Sequence of processor instructions leads to unexpected behavior for some Intel(R) Processors may allow an authenticated user to potentially enable escalation of privilege and/or information disclosure and/or denial of service via local access. Weakness: CWE-276 (Incorrect Default Permissions), CWE-1281 (Sequence of Processor Instructions Leads to Unexpected Behavior) ## Which versions are affected by CVE-2023-23583? It affects 223 products. | Package | Ecosystem | Affected | Fixed in | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | `ucode-intel` | SUSE:Enterprise Storage 7.1 | All versions | 20231113-150200.32.1 | | `ucode-intel` | SUSE:Enterprise Storage 7.1 | All versions | 20231114-150200.35.1 | | `ucode-intel` | SUSE:Linux Enterprise High Performance Computing 15 SP1-LTSS | All versions | 20231113-150100.3.228.1 | | `ucode-intel` | SUSE:Linux Enterprise High Performance Computing 15 SP1-LTSS | All versions | 20231114-150100.3.231.1 | | `ucode-intel` | SUSE:Linux Enterprise High Performance Computing 15 SP2-LTSS | All versions | 20231113-150200.32.1 | | `ucode-intel` | SUSE:Linux Enterprise High Performance Computing 15 SP2-LTSS | All versions | 20231114-150200.35.1 | | `ucode-intel` | SUSE:Linux Enterprise High Performance Computing 15 SP3-ESPOS | All versions | 20231113-150200.32.1 | | `ucode-intel` | SUSE:Linux Enterprise High Performance Computing 15 SP3-ESPOS | All versions | 20231114-150200.35.1 | | `ucode-intel` | SUSE:Linux Enterprise High Performance Computing 15 SP3-LTSS | All versions | 20231113-150200.32.1 | | `ucode-intel` | SUSE:Linux Enterprise High Performance Computing 15 SP3-LTSS | All versions | 20231114-150200.35.1 | | `ucode-intel` | SUSE:Linux Enterprise Micro 5.1 | All versions | 20231113-150200.32.1 | | `ucode-intel` | SUSE:Linux Enterprise Micro 5.1 | All versions | 20231114-150200.35.1 | | `ucode-intel` | SUSE:Linux Enterprise Micro 5.2 | All versions | 20231113-150200.32.1 | | `ucode-intel` | SUSE:Linux Enterprise Micro 5.2 | All versions | 20231114-150200.35.1 | | `ucode-intel` | SUSE:Linux Enterprise Micro 5.3 | All versions | 20231113-150200.32.1 | | `ucode-intel` | SUSE:Linux Enterprise Micro 5.3 | All versions | 20231114-150200.35.1 | | `ucode-intel` | SUSE:Linux Enterprise Micro 5.4 | All versions | 20231113-150200.32.1 | | `ucode-intel` | SUSE:Linux Enterprise Micro 5.4 | All versions | 20231114-150200.35.1 | | `ucode-intel` | SUSE:Linux Enterprise Micro 5.5 | All versions | 20231113-150200.32.1 | | `ucode-intel` | SUSE:Linux Enterprise Micro 5.5 | All versions | 20231114-150200.35.1 | | `ucode-intel` | SUSE:Linux Enterprise Module for Basesystem 15 SP4 | All versions | 20231113-150200.32.1 | | `ucode-intel` | SUSE:Linux Enterprise Module for Basesystem 15 SP4 | All versions | 20231114-150200.35.1 | | `ucode-intel` | SUSE:Linux Enterprise Module for Basesystem 15 SP5 | All versions | 20231113-150200.32.1 | | `ucode-intel` | SUSE:Linux Enterprise Module for Basesystem 15 SP5 | All versions | 20231114-150200.35.1 | | `ucode-intel` | SUSE:Linux Enterprise Server 12 SP5 | All versions | 20231113-128.1 | | `ucode-intel` | SUSE:Linux Enterprise Server 12 SP5 | All versions | 20231114-131.1 | | `ucode-intel` | SUSE:Linux Enterprise Server 15 SP1-LTSS | All versions | 20231113-150100.3.228.1 | | `ucode-intel` | SUSE:Linux Enterprise Server 15 SP1-LTSS | All versions | 20231114-150100.3.231.1 | | `ucode-intel` | SUSE:Linux Enterprise Server 15 SP2-LTSS | All versions | 20231113-150200.32.1 | | `ucode-intel` | SUSE:Linux Enterprise Server 15 SP2-LTSS | All versions | 20231114-150200.35.1 | | `ucode-intel` | SUSE:Linux Enterprise Server 15 SP3-LTSS | All versions | 20231113-150200.32.1 | | `ucode-intel` | SUSE:Linux Enterprise Server 15 SP3-LTSS | All versions | 20231114-150200.35.1 | | `ucode-intel` | SUSE:Linux Enterprise Server for SAP Applications 12 SP5 | All versions | 20231113-128.1 | | `ucode-intel` | SUSE:Linux Enterprise Server for SAP Applications 12 SP5 | All versions | 20231114-131.1 | | `ucode-intel` | SUSE:Linux Enterprise Server for SAP Applications 15 SP1 | All versions | 20231113-150100.3.228.1 | | `ucode-intel` | SUSE:Linux Enterprise Server for SAP Applications 15 SP1 | All versions | 20231114-150100.3.231.1 | | `ucode-intel` | SUSE:Linux Enterprise Server for SAP Applications 15 SP2 | All versions | 20231113-150200.32.1 | | `ucode-intel` | SUSE:Linux Enterprise Server for SAP Applications 15 SP2 | All versions | 20231114-150200.35.1 | | `ucode-intel` | SUSE:Linux Enterprise Server for SAP Applications 15 SP3 | All versions | 20231113-150200.32.1 | | `ucode-intel` | SUSE:Linux Enterprise Server for SAP Applications 15 SP3 | All versions | 20231114-150200.35.1 | Products: Debian Debian Linux, Intel Core I3-1005g1 Firmware, Intel Core I3-10100y Firmware, Intel Core I3-10110u Firmware, Intel Core I3-10110y Firmware, Intel Core I3-11100he Firmware, Intel Core I3-1110g4 Firmware, Intel Core I3-1115g4 Firmware, Intel Core I3-1115g4e Firmware, Intel Core I3-1115gre Firmware, Intel Core I3-1120g4 Firmware, Intel Core I3-1125g4 Firmware, Intel Core I5-10200h Firmware, Intel Core I5-10210u Firmware, Intel Core I5-10210y Firmware, Intel Core I5-10300h Firmware, Intel Core I5-10310u Firmware, Intel Core I5-10310y Firmware, Intel Core I5-1035g1 Firmware, Intel Core I5-1035g4 Firmware and 203 more. ## How do I fix CVE-2023-23583? Apply the vendor's patch. ## Is CVE-2023-23583 being exploited? There is no known exploitation of CVE-2023-23583 in the wild and no public exploit code. Public exploit code: - This script can help determine the CPU ID for the processor of your system, please note that I have not added every CPU ID to this script, edit as needed. (github_poc): https://github.com/Mav3r1ck0x1/CVE-2023-23583-Reptar- ## Other vulnerabilities in Debian Debian Linux - [CVE-2015-3306](https://insights.sbomify.com/CVE-2015-3306/): ProFTPD Improper Access Control (critical 10.0, exploited in the wild) - [CVE-2025-49113](https://insights.sbomify.com/CVE-2025-49113/): RoundCube Webmail Deserialization of Untrusted Data (critical 9.9, exploited in the wild) - [CVE-2026-24061](https://insights.sbomify.com/CVE-2026-24061/): GNU InetUtils Argument Injection (critical 9.8, exploited in the wild) - [CVE-2025-39682](https://insights.sbomify.com/CVE-2025-39682/): Linux Kernel Improper Check for Unusual or Exceptional Conditions (critical 9.8, exploited in the wild) - [CVE-2024-9680](https://insights.sbomify.com/CVE-2024-9680/): Mozilla Firefox Use-After-Free (critical 9.8, exploited in the wild) ## Fix prompt for AI coding agents ```text Check this codebase for CVE-2023-23583 and fix it if it is affected. What it is: CVE-2023-23583 is a high-severity vulnerability in Debian Debian Linux, published on 14 Nov 2023. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim. Exploitation: There is no known exploitation of CVE-2023-23583 in the wild and no public exploit code. Affected product: Debian Debian Linux. No package-level version data is available, so check the vendor advisory linked from the reference page. Task: 1. Search the dependency manifests and lockfiles (for example package.json, package-lock.json, requirements.txt, poetry.lock, uv.lock, pom.xml, build.gradle, go.mod, Cargo.lock, Gemfile.lock) and any Dockerfiles for the affected packages, including transitive dependencies. 2. If an affected version is in use, upgrade it to the fixed version for its release line with the project's package manager, so the lockfile is regenerated. Prefer the smallest upgrade that fixes it. 3. If there is no fix, or the upgrade would break the build, do not guess: explain the risk and the safest workaround instead. 4. Run the tests and summarise what changed and why. 5. If nothing in the project is affected, say so and change nothing. Reference: https://insights.sbomify.com/CVE-2023-23583/ (Markdown: https://insights.sbomify.com/CVE-2023-23583/index.md) ``` ## Sources - CVE record: https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2023-23583 - NVD: https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2023-23583 - OSV: https://osv.dev/vulnerability/CVE-2023-23583 --- From sbomify Insights: https://insights.sbomify.com/CVE-2023-23583/ Summaries are generated and may contain mistakes; the official description above is the record.