VDB-264710 · CVE-2023-45846 · intel-sa-01037

Intel Power Gadget Software on macOS cleanup

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability described as problematic has been identified in Intel Power Gadget Software on macOS. The affected element is an unknown function. Such manipulation leads to cleanup. This vulnerability is referenced as CVE-2023-45846. The attack can only be performed from a local environment. No exploit is available.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as problematic, has been found in Intel Power Gadget Software on macOS (unknown version). Affected by this issue is an unknown code block. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a cleanup vulnerability. Using CWE to declare the problem leads to CWE-459. The product does not properly "clean up" and remove temporary or supporting resources after they have been used. Impacted is availability. CVE summarizes:

Incomplete cleanup in Intel(R) Power Gadget software for macOS all versions may allow an authenticated user to potentially enable denial of service via local access.

The advisory is available at intel.com. This vulnerability is handled as CVE-2023-45846 since 11/09/2023. The exploitation is known to be easy. Local access is required to approach this attack. The technical details are unknown and an exploit is not available. The structure of the vulnerability defines a possible price range of USD $0-$5k at the moment (estimation calculated on 08/28/2025).

There is no information about possible countermeasures known. It may be suggested to replace the affected object with an alternative product.

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Productinfo

Vendor

Intel

Name

Power Gadget Software

License

commercial

Website

Vendor: https://www.intel.com/

CPE 2.3info

CPE 2.2info

CVSSv4info

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VulDB Reliability: 🔍

CVSSv3info

VulDB Meta Base Score: 5.5
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 5.4

VulDB Base Score: 5.5
VulDB Temp Score: 5.3
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VulDB Reliability: 🔍

CNA Base Score: 5.5
CNA Vector (Intel Corporation): 🔍

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Exploitinginfo

Class: Cleanup
CWE: CWE-459
CAPEC: 🔍
ATT&CK: 🔍

Physical: Partially
Local: Yes
Remote: No

Availability: 🔍
Status: Not defined

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Threat Intelligenceinfo

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: no mitigation known
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0-Day Time: 🔍

Timelineinfo

11/09/2023 🔍
05/17/2024 +189 days 🔍
05/17/2024 +0 days 🔍
08/28/2025 +468 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: intel.com

Advisory: intel-sa-01037
Status: Not defined

CVE: CVE-2023-45846 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2023-45846
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-264710

Entryinfo

Created: 05/17/2024 07:10
Updated: 08/28/2025 09:01
Changes: 05/17/2024 07:10 (61), 08/28/2025 09:01 (2)
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