CVE-2023-43748 Privilege escalation in Intel(R) GPA Framework software installers

High 7.8 Published Updated

An authenticated local user can escalate privileges due to improper access control in Intel GPA Framework installers.

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-2023-43748?

CVE-2023-43748 is a high-severity vulnerability in Intel(R) GPA Framework software installers, 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

Improper access control in some Intel(R) GPA Framework software installers before version 2023.3 may allow an authenticated user to potentially enable escalation of privilege via local access.

Weakness: CWE-284

Which versions are affected by CVE-2023-43748?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Intel Graphics Performance Analyzers Framework.

How do I fix CVE-2023-43748?

No fix has been published for CVE-2023-43748 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Is CVE-2023-43748 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2023-43748 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-5994-4ww7-53cg.

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