CVE-2023-28741 Memory corruption in Intel(R) QAT drivers for Windows - HW Version 1.0

High 7.9 Published 14 Nov 2023 Updated 2 Aug 2024

An authenticated local attacker can exploit a buffer overflow in Intel QAT Windows drivers to escalate privileges.

Exploited in the wild: Not known
Login needed: Any signed-in user
Attackable: Local or same network only
Victim action needed: A user has to click or open something
Fix: None listed

What is CVE-2023-28741?

CVE-2023-28741 is a high-severity memory corruption vulnerability in Intel(R) QAT drivers for Windows - HW Version 1.0, published on 14 Nov 2023. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.

Official description

Buffer overflow in some Intel(R) QAT drivers for Windows - HW Version 1.0 before version 1.10 may allow an authenticated user to potentially enable escalation of privilege via local access.

Weakness: CWE-120

Which versions are affected by CVE-2023-28741?

It affects 2 products.

Products include Intel Quickassist Technology, Intel Quickassist Technology Library.

How do I fix CVE-2023-28741?

No fix has been published for CVE-2023-28741 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Upgrade to the fixed version. Memory-safe languages, compiler hardening and fuzzing prevent most new cases. More about Memory corruption.

Is CVE-2023-28741 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2023-28741 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-xxvq-wr93-6r58.