CVE-2023-28378 Missing authorization in Intel(R) QAT drivers for Windows - HW Version 2.0
An authenticated local user can escalate privileges due to improper authorization in Intel QAT drivers for Windows.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- An administrator
- Attackable
- Local or same network only
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2023-28378?
CVE-2023-28378 is a medium-severity missing authorization vulnerability in Intel(R) QAT drivers for Windows - HW Version 2.0, published on 14 Nov 2023. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.
Official description
Improper authorization in some Intel(R) QAT drivers for Windows - HW Version 2.0 before version 2.0.4 may allow an authenticated user to potentially enable escalation of privilege via local access.
Weakness: CWE-285
Which versions are affected by CVE-2023-28378?
It affects 2 products.
Products include Intel Quickassist Technology Firmware, Intel Quickassist Technology Library.
How do I fix CVE-2023-28378?
No fix has been published for CVE-2023-28378 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Upgrade, and check permissions on every request on the server, not only in the interface. More about Missing authorization.
Is CVE-2023-28378 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2023-28378 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-jgqp-37qx-xpp9.