#VU83455 Buffer overflow in QAT drivers for Windows - CVE-2023-28741

Vulnerability identifier: #VU83455

Vulnerability risk: Low

CVSSv4.0: 1.8 [CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:A/VC:N/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear]

CVE-ID: CVE-2023-28741

CWE-ID: CWE-119

Exploitation vector: Local

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
QAT drivers for Windows
Hardware solutions / Drivers

Vendor: Intel

Description

The vulnerability allows a local user to escalate privileges on the system.

The vulnerability exists due to a boundary error. A local user can trigger memory corruption and gain elevated privileges.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

QAT drivers for Windows: 1.0

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External links
https://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/security-center/advisory/intel-sa-00861.html

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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.