Medium severity · published Feb 14, 2024
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…
6.5
CVSS
0.2%
EPSS
No
On KEV
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.
CVSS vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:N/I:N/A:H
Attack vector
Local
Complexity
Low
Privileges
Low
User interaction
None
Confidentiality
None
Integrity
None
Availability
High
Scope
Changed
Exploitation
Is it being used?
Exploit prediction (EPSS)0.2% · higher than 11% of CVEs
Exploited in the wildNo evidence yet
CISA KEVNot listed
Ransomware campaign useNot known
Affected products
Which versions
IQ
Intel(R) QAT software drivers for Windows ·
before version QAT1.7-W-1.11.0 · source: vendor
QT
Quickassist Technology Driver · Intel
before 1.11.0 · source: NVD
Affected product
IQ
Intel(R) QAT software drivers for Windows
References
NVD
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2023-41252
CVE.org
https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2023-41252
Vendor Advisory
https://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/security-center/advisory/intel-sa-01000.html
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