What is the vulnerability ID for this issue?

The vulnerability ID for this issue is CVE-2023-28378.

What is the severity of CVE-2023-28378?

The severity of CVE-2023-28378 is high with a CVSS score of 7.8.

What is the affected software?

The affected software includes Intel Quickassist Technology Library version 22.07.1 and Intel Quickassist Technology Firmware versions 1.0 to 1.10, as well as 2.0 to 2.04.

How can an authenticated user potentially enable escalation of privilege?

An authenticated user may enable escalation of privilege via local access due to improper authorization in the Intel QAT drivers.

Where can I find more information about this vulnerability?

You can find more information about this vulnerability at the following link: https://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/security-center/advisory/intel-sa-00861.html

Vulnerability/
CVE-2023-28378

high

7.8

CWE

285

14/11/2023

30/11/2023

CVE-2023-28378

First published: Tue Nov 14 2023(Updated: )

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.

Credit: secure@intel.com

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
All of
Intel Quickassist Technology Library	=22.07.1
Microsoft Windows
All of
Intel Quickassist Technology Firmware	>=1.0<1.10
Intel Quickassist Technology
All of
Intel Quickassist Technology Firmware	>=2.0<2.04
Intel Quickassist Technology

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Reference Links

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the vulnerability ID for this issue?
The vulnerability ID for this issue is CVE-2023-28378.
What is the severity of CVE-2023-28378?
The severity of CVE-2023-28378 is high with a CVSS score of 7.8.
What is the affected software?
The affected software includes Intel Quickassist Technology Library version 22.07.1 and Intel Quickassist Technology Firmware versions 1.0 to 1.10, as well as 2.0 to 2.04.
How can an authenticated user potentially enable escalation of privilege?
An authenticated user may enable escalation of privilege via local access due to improper authorization in the Intel QAT drivers.
Where can I find more information about this vulnerability?
You can find more information about this vulnerability at the following link: https://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/security-center/advisory/intel-sa-00861.html

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