CVE-2023-24542

Name: CVE-2023-24542
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2024-02-14T14:15:40.513+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 6.7/10EPSS 0.19%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2023-24542 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 6.7/10 on the CVSS scale. Unquoted search path or element in some Intel(R) Thunderbolt(TM) DCH drivers for Windows before version 88 may allow an authenticated user to potentially enable escalation of privilege via local access.. EPSS estimates a 0.19% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Unquoted search path or element in some Intel(R) Thunderbolt(TM) DCH drivers for Windows before version 88 may allow an authenticated user to potentially enable escalation of privilege via local access.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

6.7/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.19%

8.4th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Intel	Thunderbolt Dch Driver	< 88

References

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

Timeline

Published: Feb 14, 2024
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2023-24542?

How severe is CVE-2023-24542?

CVE-2023-24542 has a CVSS score of 6.7/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.19% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2023-24542?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST