CVE-2023-38541

Name: CVE-2023-38541
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2024-01-19T20:15:10.627+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7.8/10EPSS 0.13%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2023-38541 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.8/10 on the CVSS scale. Insecure inherited permissions in some Intel HID Event Filter drivers for Windows 10 for some Intel NUC laptop software installers before version 2.2.2.1 may allow an authenticated user to potentially enable escalation of privilege via local access.. EPSS estimates a 0.13% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Insecure inherited permissions in some Intel HID Event Filter drivers for Windows 10 for some Intel NUC laptop software installers before version 2.2.2.1 may allow an authenticated user to potentially enable escalation of privilege via local access.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

7.8/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.13%

3.0th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Intel	Hid Event Filter Driver	<= 2.2.2.1

References

https://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/security-center/advisory/intel-sa-00964.htmlVendor Advisory
https://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/security-center/advisory/intel-sa-00964.htmlVendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Jan 19, 2024
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2023-38541?

How severe is CVE-2023-38541?

CVE-2023-38541 has a CVSS score of 7.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.13% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2023-38541?

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