How severe is CVE-2023-32277?

CVE-2023-32277 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.1, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability low.

Is CVE-2023-32277 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (13th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2023-32277?

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

Does CVE-2023-32277 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2023-32277 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2023-36531.

When was CVE-2023-32277 published?

CVE-2023-32277 was published on 2025-02-12 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2023-32277

CVE-2023-32277 is a medium-severity vulnerability with a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.1. 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-822.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 6.1)
CVSS v4: 4.3
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (13th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2023-36531
Weakness: CWE-822
Published: 2025-02-12
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Untrusted Pointer Dereference in I/O subsystem for some Intel(R) QAT software before version 2.0.5 may allow authenticated user to potentially enable information disclosure via local operating system access.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-32277?: Untrusted Pointer Dereference in I/O subsystem for some Intel(R) QAT software before version 2.0.5 may allow authenticated user to potentially enable information disclosure via local operating system access.
How severe is CVE-2023-32277?: CVE-2023-32277 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.1, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability low.
Is CVE-2023-32277 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (13th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2023-32277?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
Does CVE-2023-32277 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2023-32277 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2023-36531.
When was CVE-2023-32277 published?: CVE-2023-32277 was published on 2025-02-12 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://intel.com/content/www/us/en/security-center/advisory/intel-sa-01124.html

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