#VU89703 Incomplete cleanup in Power Gadget software for macOS - CVE-2023-45846

Vulnerability identifier: #VU89703

Vulnerability risk: Low

CVSSv4.0: 4.3 [CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:N/VI:N/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear]

CVE-ID: CVE-2023-45846

CWE-ID: CWE-459

Exploitation vector: Local

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
Power Gadget software for macOS
Hardware solutions / Firmware

Vendor: Intel

Description

The vulnerability allows a local user to perform a denial of service (DoS) attack.

The vulnerability exists due to incomplete cleanup. A local user can cause a denial of service condition on the target system.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Power Gadget software for macOS: before 3.7.0

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

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Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

No. This vulnerability can be exploited locally. The attacker should have authentication credentials and successfully authenticate on the system.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.