What is CVE-2023-38420?

CVE-2023-38420 is a low-severity vulnerability in Apple Macos, classified under Improper Check for Unusual or Exceptional Conditions. CVSS score: 3.8/10. Published 2024-05-16.

How severe is CVE-2023-38420?

Low severity. CVSS v3 base score is 3.8 out of 10.

Vulnerability in Apple Macos

CVE-2023-38420

Improper conditions check in Intel(R) Power Gadget software for macOS all versions may allow an authenticated user to potentially enable information disclosure via local access.

EPSS: 0.002 (12.7th percentile) — read the EPSS interpretation.

CVSS v3 metric

CVSS v3 base score 3.8 (Low). Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:L/I:N/A:N.

Affected products

Apple Macos
Intel Power_gadget
N/a Intel(r) Power Gadget Software For Macos — versions See references

Weakness classification (CWE)

CWE-754 — Improper Check for Unusual or Exceptional Conditions
CWE-703

References

secure@intel.com (Vendor Advisory)

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-38420?: CVE-2023-38420 is a low-severity vulnerability in Apple Macos, classified under Improper Check for Unusual or Exceptional Conditions. CVSS score: 3.8/10. Published 2024-05-16.
How severe is CVE-2023-38420?: Low severity. CVSS v3 base score is 3.8 out of 10.