REDHAT-BUG-2438523: High severity Intel Intel Quick Assist Technology vulnerability
Missing protection mechanism for alternate hardware interface in the Intel(R) Quick Assist Technology for some Intel(R) Platforms within Ring 0: Kernel may allow an escalation of privilege. System software adversary with a privileged user combined with a low complexity attack may enable escalation of privilege. This result may potentially occur via local access when attack requirements are present with special internal knowledge and requires no user interaction. The potential vulnerability may impact the confidentiality (high), integrity (high) and availability (none) of the vulnerable system, resulting in subsequent system confidentiality (none), integrity (none) and availability (none) impacts.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of REDHAT-BUG-2438523?
The severity of REDHAT-BUG-2438523 is classified as critical due to its potential for privilege escalation.
How do I fix REDHAT-BUG-2438523?
To fix REDHAT-BUG-2438523, apply the latest patches provided by Intel for the Intel Quick Assist Technology.
What systems are affected by REDHAT-BUG-2438523?
REDHAT-BUG-2438523 affects specific Intel platforms using Intel Quick Assist Technology.
What kind of attack does REDHAT-BUG-2438523 enable?
REDHAT-BUG-2438523 enables a low complexity attack that can result in privilege escalation.
Who can exploit REDHAT-BUG-2438523?
A system software adversary with privileged access can exploit REDHAT-BUG-2438523 to escalate privileges.