Improper Authorization in Intel QAT Drivers for Windows
CVE-2023-28378

7.8HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor

Intel
Status
Intel(R) QAT drivers for Windows - HW Version 2.0
Vendor
CVE Published:
14 November 2023

What is CVE-2023-28378?

An improper authorization vulnerability exists in the Intel QuickAssist Technology (QAT) drivers for Windows, specifically in versions prior to 2.0.4. This issue may allow an authenticated user to escalate their privileges through local access capabilities, potentially compromising the system's security integrity.

Affected Version(s)

Intel(R) QAT drivers for Windows - HW Version 2.0 before version 2.0.4

References

https://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/security-center/a...

CVSS V3.1

Score:
7.8
Severity:
HIGH
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
High
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Local
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
Low
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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CVE-2023-28378 : Improper Authorization in Intel QAT Drivers for Windows