Improper input validation in Intel QuickAssist Technology (QAT) software for Linux

1) Input validation error

EUVDB-ID: #VU83299

Risk: Medium

CVSSv3.1: 6.4 [CVSS:3.1/AV:A/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2023-32641

CWE-ID: CWE-20 - Improper input validation

Exploit availability: No

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote user to perform a denial of service (DoS) attack.

The vulnerability exists due to insufficient validation of user-supplied input. A remote user on the local network can send specially crafted input to the application and perform a denial of service (DoS) attack.

Mitigation

Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Intel QuickAssist Technology (QAT) for Linux: before 20.L.1.0.40-00004

CPE2.3

• cpe:2.3:h:intel:qat_linux:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:

External links

http://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/security-center/advisory/intel-sa-00945.html

Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote authenticated user via the local network (LAN).

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

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