Improper Authorization in Intel QAT Drivers for Windows
CVE-2023-28378
7.8HIGH
Key Information:
- Vendor
Intel
- 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.

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