Arbitrary code execution in Intel QAT Engine for OpenSSL

1) Buffer overflow

EUVDB-ID: #VU79518

Risk: Medium

CVSSv4.0: 5.2 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:P/PR:L/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Green]

CVE-ID: CVE-2022-43507

CWE-ID: CWE-120 - Buffer overflow

Exploit availability: No

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote user to compromise the affected system.

The vulnerability exists due to a boundary error. A remote user can pass specially crafted data to the application and execute arbitrary code.

Mitigation

Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

QuickAssist Technology (QAT) Engine for OpenSSL: 0.5.0 - 0.6.15

CPE2.3

• cpe:2.3:a:intel:qat_engine:0.5.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:intel:qat_engine:0.5.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:intel:qat_engine:0.5.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

External links

https://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/security-center/advisory/intel-sa-00798.html

Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote authenticated user via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.