Out-of-bounds write in Intel QuickAssist Technology - CVE-2024-31858

 

Out-of-bounds write in Intel QuickAssist Technology - CVE-2024-31858

Published: February 17, 2025


Vulnerability identifier: #VU104012
CSH Severity: Low
CVSS v4.0: CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:P/PR:L/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear
CVE-ID: CVE-2024-31858
CWE-ID: CWE-787
Exploitation vector: Local access
Exploit availability: No public exploit available
Vendor: Intel
Affected software:
Intel QuickAssist Technology

Detailed vulnerability description

The vulnerability allows a local user to compromise vulnerable system.

The vulnerability exists due to a boundary error when processing untrusted input. A local user can trigger an out-of-bounds write and execute arbitrary code on the target system with elevated privileges.


How to mitigate CVE-2024-31858

Install updates from vendor's website.

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