CVE-2023-45315

MEDIUM

Published May 16, 2024 Modified Aug 28, 2025 CWE-665 CWE-707

Description

Improper initialization in some Intel(R) Power Gadget software for Windwos 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-665 CWE-665

CWE-707 CWE-707

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
intel	power_gadget	< 3.6.0
microsoft	windows	All

References

Advisories & Patches

https://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/security-center/advisory/intel-sa-01037.html https://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/security-center/advisory/intel-sa-01037.html

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2023-45315? +

Improper initialization in some Intel(R) Power Gadget software for Windwos 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-2023-45315? +

CVE-2023-45315 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-2023-45315? +

CVE-2023-45315 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-2023-45315? +

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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