CVE-2023-28378
CVE-2023-28378 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Intel Quickassist Technology Library with a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.7. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-285.
Key facts
- Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 6.7)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (10th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-285
- Affected product: Intel Quickassist Technology Library
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
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.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2023-28378?
- 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.
- How severe is CVE-2023-28378?
- CVE-2023-28378 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.7, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires high privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
- Is CVE-2023-28378 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (10th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2023-28378?
- CVE-2023-28378 primarily affects Intel Quickassist Technology Library. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2023-28378?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
- When was CVE-2023-28378 published?
- CVE-2023-28378 was published on 2023-11-14 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
Affected products (2)
- cpe:2.3:a:intel:quickassist_technology_library:22.07.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:intel:quickassist_technology_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:windows:*:*
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