CVE-2023-45846

MEDIUM
Published May 16, 2024 Modified Aug 28, 2025 CWE-459

Description

Incomplete cleanup in Intel(R) Power Gadget software for macOS all versions may allow an authenticated user to potentially enable denial of service via local access.

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CVSS v3.1 Score

5.5
MEDIUM
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H

Weakness Type (CWE)

CWE-459 CWE-459

Affected Products

Vendor Product
intel power_gadget
apple macos

References

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2023-45846? +
Incomplete cleanup in Intel(R) Power Gadget software for macOS all versions may allow an authenticated user to potentially enable denial of service via local access. It has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 5.5 (MEDIUM).
How severe is CVE-2023-45846? +
CVE-2023-45846 has a CVSS v3.1 score of 5.5 out of 10, rated MEDIUM. This is a medium-severity vulnerability that should be remediated as part of regular maintenance.
What products are affected by CVE-2023-45846? +
CVE-2023-45846 affects products from apple, intel, specifically: macos, power_gadget. Check the affected products table above for specific version ranges.
How do I check if I'm vulnerable to CVE-2023-45846? +
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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