CVE-2023-41252
CVE-2023-41252 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Intel Quickassist Technology Driver with a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.5. 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-125.
Key facts
- Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 6.5)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (11th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2023-45769
- Weakness: CWE-125
- Affected product: Intel Quickassist Technology Driver
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
Out-of-bounds read in some Intel(R) QAT software drivers for Windows before version QAT1.7-W-1.11.0 may allow an authenticated user to potentially enable denial of service via local access.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2023-41252?
- Out-of-bounds read in some Intel(R) QAT software drivers for Windows before version QAT1.7-W-1.11.0 may allow an authenticated user to potentially enable denial of service via local access.
- How severe is CVE-2023-41252?
- CVE-2023-41252 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity none, and availability high.
- Is CVE-2023-41252 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (11th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2023-41252?
- CVE-2023-41252 affects Intel Quickassist Technology Driver. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2023-41252?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
- Does CVE-2023-41252 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?
- Yes. CVE-2023-41252 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2023-45769.
- When was CVE-2023-41252 published?
- CVE-2023-41252 was published on 2024-02-14 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:h:intel:quickassist_technology_driver:*:*:*:*:*:windows:*:*
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