CVE-2023-46689 Privilege escalation in Intel(R) Power Gadget software for macOS

High 8.8 Published 16 May 2024 Updated 2 Aug 2024

An authenticated local user can escalate privileges in Intel Power Gadget for macOS due to improper neutralization.

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-2023-46689?

CVE-2023-46689 is a high-severity vulnerability in Intel(R) Power Gadget software for macOS, 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 neutralization in Intel(R) Power Gadget software for macOS all versions may allow an authenticated user to potentially enable escalation of privilege via local access.

Weakness: CWE-707

Which versions are affected by CVE-2023-46689?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Intel Power Gadget.

How do I fix CVE-2023-46689?

No fix has been published for CVE-2023-46689 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Is CVE-2023-46689 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2023-46689 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-2xxc-cxf2-h97v.