Multiple vulnerabilities in Intel QAT Software
| Risk | Low |
| Patch available | YES |
| Number of vulnerabilities | 3 |
| CVE-ID | CVE-2023-28378 CVE-2023-28740 CVE-2023-22313 |
| CWE-ID | CWE-285 CWE-426 CWE-119 |
| Exploitation vector | Local |
| Public exploit | N/A |
| Vulnerable software |
QAT drivers for Windows Hardware solutions / Drivers Intel QAT Library (QATlib) Hardware solutions / Firmware |
| Vendor | Intel |
Security Bulletin
This security bulletin contains information about 3 vulnerabilities.
1) Improper Authorization
EUVDB-ID: #VU83456
Risk: Low
CVSSv4.0: 5.7 [CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:H/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear]
CVE-ID: CVE-2023-28378
CWE-ID:
CWE-285 - Improper Authorization
Exploit availability: No
DescriptionThe vulnerability allows a local user to bypass authorization checks.
The vulnerability exists due to improper authorization. A local administrator can gain elevated privileges on the system.
MitigationInstall updates from vendor's website.
Vulnerable software versionsQAT drivers for Windows: 2.0
CPE2.3- cpe:2.3:h:intel:qat_drivers_for_windows:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:h:intel:qat_drivers_for_windows:2.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
http://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/security-center/advisory/intel-sa-00861.html
Q & A
Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?
No. This vulnerability can be exploited locally. The attacker should have authentication credentials and successfully authenticate on the system.
Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?
No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.
2) Untrusted search path
EUVDB-ID: #VU83457
Risk: Low
CVSSv4.0: 2 [CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:P/PR:L/UI:A/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear]
CVE-ID: CVE-2023-28740
CWE-ID:
CWE-426 - Untrusted Search Path
Exploit availability: No
DescriptionThe vulnerability allows a local user to escalate privileges on the system.
The vulnerability exists due to usage of an untrusted search path. A local user can execute arbitrary code with escalated privileges.
MitigationInstall updates from vendor's website.
Vulnerable software versionsQAT drivers for Windows: 2.0
CPE2.3- cpe:2.3:h:intel:qat_drivers_for_windows:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:h:intel:qat_drivers_for_windows:2.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
http://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/security-center/advisory/intel-sa-00861.html
Q & A
Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?
No. This vulnerability can be exploited locally. The attacker should have authentication credentials and successfully authenticate on the system.
Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?
No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.
3) Buffer overflow
EUVDB-ID: #VU83458
Risk: Low
CVSSv4.0: 1 [CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:H/UI:N/VC:L/VI:N/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear]
CVE-ID: CVE-2023-22313
CWE-ID:
CWE-119 - Memory corruption
Exploit availability: No
DescriptionThe vulnerability allows a local user to gain access to sensitive information.
The vulnerability exists due to a boundary error. A local administrator can trigger memory corruption and gain access to sensitive information on the system.
MitigationInstall updates from vendor's website.
Vulnerable software versionsIntel QAT Library (QATlib): before 22.07.1
CPE2.3 External linkshttp://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/security-center/advisory/intel-sa-00861.html
Q & A
Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?
No. This vulnerability can be exploited locally. The attacker should have authentication credentials and successfully authenticate on the system.
Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?
No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.
