CVE-2023-41234

Name: CVE-2023-41234
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2024-05-16T21:15:54.907+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 5.5/10EPSS 0.21%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2023-41234 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 5.5/10 on the CVSS scale. NULL pointer dereference in Intel(R) Power Gadget software for Windows all versions may allow an authenticated user to potentially enable denial of service via local access.. EPSS estimates a 0.21% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

NULL pointer dereference in Intel(R) Power Gadget software for Windows all versions may allow an authenticated user to potentially enable denial of service via local access.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

5.5/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.21%

11.3th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-476

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Intel	Power Gadget	< 3.6.0

References

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

Timeline

Published: May 16, 2024
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Analyzed

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2023-41234?

NULL pointer dereference in Intel(R) Power Gadget software for Windows all versions may allow an authenticated user to potentially enable denial of service via local access.

How severe is CVE-2023-41234?

CVE-2023-41234 has a CVSS score of 5.5/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.21% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2023-41234?

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