CVE-2022-43507 Memory corruption in Intel(R) QAT Engine for OpenSSL
A privileged user can escalate privileges via network access due to improper buffer restrictions in the Intel QAT Engine for OpenSSL.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- A user has to click or open something
- Fix
- Available
What is CVE-2022-43507?
CVE-2022-43507 is a high-severity memory corruption vulnerability in Intel(R) QAT Engine for OpenSSL, published on 10 May 2023. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.
Official description
Improper buffer restrictions in the Intel(R) QAT Engine for OpenSSL before version 0.6.16 may allow a privileged user to potentially enable escalation of privilege via network access.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2022-43507?
It affects 1 product.
Linux distribution packages (2)
qatengine SUSE:Linux Enterprise Module for Basesystem 15 SP4 | All versions | 0.6.10-150400.3.3.1 |
qatengine openSUSE:Leap 15.4 | All versions | 0.6.10-150400.3.3.1 |
Products include Intel Quickassist Technology Engine.
How do I fix CVE-2022-43507?
Upgrade to a fixed version.
Upgrade to the fixed version. Memory-safe languages, compiler hardening and fuzzing prevent most new cases. More about Memory corruption.
Is CVE-2022-43507 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2022-43507 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Intel(R) QAT Engine for OpenSSL
Sources
Also known as GHSA-qq3q-8ccj-3w3c, SUSE-SU-2023:3290-1.