CVE-2023-42773

HIGH
Published May 16, 2024 Modified Aug 28, 2025 CWE-707

Description

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

CVSS v3.1 Score

8.8
HIGH
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H

Weakness Type (CWE)

CWE-707 CWE-707

Affected Products

Vendor Product
intel power_gadget
microsoft windows

References

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2023-42773? +
Improper neutralization in Intel(R) Power Gadget software for Windows all versions may allow an authenticated user to potentially enable escalation of privilege via local access. It has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 8.8 (HIGH).
How severe is CVE-2023-42773? +
CVE-2023-42773 has a CVSS v3.1 score of 8.8 out of 10, rated HIGH. This is a high-severity vulnerability that should be prioritized for patching.
What products are affected by CVE-2023-42773? +
CVE-2023-42773 affects products from intel, microsoft, specifically: power_gadget, windows. Check the affected products table above for specific version ranges.
How do I check if I'm vulnerable to CVE-2023-42773? +
You can use Secably's free Website Scanner to check your website for known vulnerabilities. For infrastructure scanning, use the Port Scanner to identify exposed services that may be affected. Check the vendor advisories linked above for specific patch and version information.

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