CVE-2023-26591

LOW

Published Feb 14, 2024 Modified Nov 21, 2024 CWE-252

Description

Unchecked return value in some Intel(R) Thunderbolt(TM) DCH drivers for Windows before version 88 may allow an unauthenticated user to potentially enable denial of service via physical access.

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CVSS v3.1 Score

2.0

LOW

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

Weakness Type (CWE)

CWE-252 CWE-252

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
intel	thunderbolt_dch_driver	< 88

References

Advisories & Patches

https://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/security-center/advisory/intel-sa-00851.html https://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/security-center/advisory/intel-sa-00851.html

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2023-26591? +

Unchecked return value in some Intel(R) Thunderbolt(TM) DCH drivers for Windows before version 88 may allow an unauthenticated user to potentially enable denial of service via physical access. It has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 2.0 (LOW).

How severe is CVE-2023-26591? +

CVE-2023-26591 has a CVSS v3.1 score of 2.0 out of 10, rated LOW. This is a low-severity vulnerability with limited impact.

What products are affected by CVE-2023-26591? +

CVE-2023-26591 affects products from intel, specifically: thunderbolt_dch_driver. Check the affected products table above for specific version ranges.

How do I check if I'm vulnerable to CVE-2023-26591? +

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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