CVE-2023-24589
Description
Improper buffer restrictions in some Intel(R) Thunderbolt(TM) DCH drivers for Windows before version 88 may allow a privileged user to potentially enable escalation of privilege via local access.
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Improper buffer restrictions in Intel Thunderbolt DCH drivers for Windows before version 88 allow a privileged user to escalate privileges locally.
Vulnerability
Improper buffer restrictions in some Intel(R) Thunderbolt(TM) DCH drivers for Windows before version 88 allow a privileged user to potentially enable escalation of privilege via local access. [1]
Exploitation
An attacker with local access and privileged user credentials can exploit this vulnerability by triggering a buffer restriction flaw in the Thunderbolt driver, leading to privilege escalation. [1]
Impact
Successful exploitation allows the attacker to escalate privileges on the affected system, potentially gaining higher-level access. [1]
Mitigation
Intel has released driver version 88 to address this vulnerability. Users should update to version 88 or later. [1]
AI Insight generated on May 25, 2026. Synthesized from this CVE's description and the cited reference URLs; citations are validated against the source bundle.
Affected products
2- Intel(R)/Thunderbolt(TM) DCH driversdescription
- Range: <88
Patches
0No patches discovered yet.
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References
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