What is CVE-2023-28740?

CVE-2023-28740 is a vulnerability related to uncontrolled search path element in some Intel(R) QAT drivers for Windows - HW Version 2.0.

What is the severity of CVE-2023-28740?

The severity of CVE-2023-28740 is 7.8 (high).

Which software versions are affected by CVE-2023-28740?

Intel Quickassist Technology Library version 2.0 before 2.0.4 is affected by CVE-2023-28740.

How can I learn more about CVE-2023-28740?

You can find more information about CVE-2023-28740 at the following reference link: [intel.com](https://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/security-center/advisory/intel-sa-00861.html).

Vulnerability/
CVE-2023-28740

high

7.8

CWE

427

14/11/2023

2/8/2024

CVE-2023-28740

Q: How can an authenticated user potentially exploit CVE-2023-28740?

An authenticated user may potentially enable escalation of privilege via local access by exploiting CVE-2023-28740.

First published: Tue Nov 14 2023(Updated: )

Uncontrolled search path element 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	>=1.0<1.10
Intel Quickassist Technology Firmware
All of
Intel Quickassist Technology	>=2.0<2.04
Intel Quickassist Technology Firmware

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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 CVE-2023-28740?
CVE-2023-28740 is a vulnerability related to uncontrolled search path element in some Intel(R) QAT drivers for Windows - HW Version 2.0.
What is the severity of CVE-2023-28740?
The severity of CVE-2023-28740 is 7.8 (high).
How can an authenticated user potentially exploit CVE-2023-28740?
An authenticated user may potentially enable escalation of privilege via local access by exploiting CVE-2023-28740.
Which software versions are affected by CVE-2023-28740?
Intel Quickassist Technology Library version 2.0 before 2.0.4 is affected by CVE-2023-28740.
How can I learn more about CVE-2023-28740?
You can find more information about CVE-2023-28740 at the following reference link: [intel.com](https://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/security-center/advisory/intel-sa-00861.html).

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