CVE-2023-38581 Memory corruption in Intel(R) Power Gadget software for Windows

High 8.8 Published 16 May 2024 Updated 2 Aug 2024

An authenticated local attacker can exploit a buffer overflow in Intel Power Gadget to escalate privileges on Windows systems.

Exploited in the wild: Not known
Login needed: Any signed-in user
Attackable: Local or same network only
Victim action needed: Not needed
Fix: None listed

What is CVE-2023-38581?

CVE-2023-38581 is a high-severity memory corruption vulnerability in Intel(R) Power Gadget software for Windows, published on 16 May 2024. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.

Official description

Buffer overflow in Intel(R) Power Gadget software for Windows all versions may allow an authenticated user to potentially enable escalation of privilege via local access.

Weakness: CWE-121, CWE-120

Which versions are affected by CVE-2023-38581?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Intel Power Gadget.

How do I fix CVE-2023-38581?

No fix has been published for CVE-2023-38581 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Upgrade to the fixed version. Memory-safe languages, compiler hardening and fuzzing prevent most new cases. More about Memory corruption.

Is CVE-2023-38581 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2023-38581 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-9335-6645-8v9q.