CVE-2024-31858 Memory corruption in Intel(R) QuickAssist Technology software
An out-of-bounds write in Intel QuickAssist Technology allows authenticated local users to escalate privileges.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Any signed-in user
- Attackable
- Local or same network only
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2024-31858?
CVE-2024-31858 is a high-severity memory corruption vulnerability in Intel(R) QuickAssist Technology software, published on 12 Feb 2025. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.
Official description
Out-of-bounds write for some Intel(R) QuickAssist Technology software before version 2.2.0 may allow an authenticated user to potentially enable escalation of privilege via local access.
Weakness: CWE-787
Which versions are affected by CVE-2024-31858?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Intel Quickassist Technology.
How do I fix CVE-2024-31858?
No fix has been published for CVE-2024-31858 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-2024-31858 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2024-31858 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Intel(R) QuickAssist Technology software
- CVE-2026-20714 Memory corruption in Intel(R) QAT software drivers for Windows
- CVE-2026-20767 Privilege escalation in Intel(R) QAT software drivers for Windows
- CVE-2022-21804 Memory corruption in Intel QAT Driver for Windows
- CVE-2022-41699 Privilege escalation in Intel(R) QAT drivers for Windows
- CVE-2023-28741 Memory corruption in Intel(R) QAT drivers for Windows - HW Version 1.0
Sources
Also known as GHSA-mj9v-hh2h-mg7f.