Intel Power Gadget Software on macOS neutralization

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability classified as critical has been found in Intel Power Gadget Software on macOS. The impacted element is an unknown function. Performing a manipulation results in neutralization. This vulnerability is identified as CVE-2023-46689. The attack is only possible with local access. There is not any exploit available.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as critical, was found in Intel Power Gadget Software on macOS (version now known). This affects some unknown processing. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a neutralization vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-707. The product does not ensure or incorrectly ensures that structured messages or data are well-formed and that certain security properties are met before being read from an upstream component or sent to a downstream component. This is going to have an impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The summary by CVE is:

Improper neutralization in Intel(R) Power Gadget software for macOS all versions may allow an authenticated user to potentially enable escalation of privilege via local access.

It is possible to read the advisory at intel.com. This vulnerability is uniquely identified as CVE-2023-46689 since 11/09/2023. The exploitability is told to be easy. Attacking locally is a requirement. The technical details are unknown and an exploit is not publicly available. The pricing for an exploit might be around USD $5k-$25k 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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Exploitinginfo

Class: Neutralization
CWE: CWE-707 / CWE-20
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Physical: Partially
Local: Yes
Remote: No

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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: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2023-46689 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2023-46689
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-264711

Entryinfo

Created: 05/17/2024 07:11
Updated: 08/28/2025 09:01
Changes: 05/17/2024 07:11 (61), 08/28/2025 09:01 (12)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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