How severe is CVE-2023-28401?

CVE-2023-28401 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.7, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability low.

Is CVE-2023-28401 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (12th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2023-28401?

CVE-2023-28401 primarily affects Intel Iris Xe Graphics. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2023-28401?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-2023-28401 published?

CVE-2023-28401 was published on 2023-11-14 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2023-28401

CVE-2023-28401 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Intel Iris Xe Graphics with a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.7. 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-787.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 5.7)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (12th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-787
Affected product: Intel Iris Xe Graphics
Published: 2023-11-14
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Out-of-bounds write in some Intel(R) Arc(TM) & Iris(R) Xe Graphics - WHQL - Windows drivers before version 31.0.101.4255 may allow authenticated user to potentially enable escalation of privilege via local access.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-28401?: Out-of-bounds write in some Intel(R) Arc(TM) & Iris(R) Xe Graphics - WHQL - Windows drivers before version 31.0.101.4255 may allow authenticated user to potentially enable escalation of privilege via local access.
How severe is CVE-2023-28401?: CVE-2023-28401 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.7, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability low.
Is CVE-2023-28401 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (12th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2023-28401?: CVE-2023-28401 primarily affects Intel Iris Xe Graphics. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2023-28401?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2023-28401 published?: CVE-2023-28401 was published on 2023-11-14 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/security-center/advisory/intel-sa-00864.html

Affected products (2)

cpe:2.3:a:intel:iris_xe_graphics:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:intel:arc_a_graphics:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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