Improper Authorization in QAT drivers for Windows - CVE-2023-28378
Published: November 23, 2023
Vulnerability identifier: #VU83456
CSH Severity: Low
CVSS v4: 8.4 [CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:H/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N]
CVE-ID: CVE-2023-28378
CWE-ID: CWE-285
Exploitation vector: Local access
Exploit availability:
No public exploit available
Vulnerability details
The vulnerability allows a local user to bypass authorization checks.
The vulnerability exists due to improper authorization. A local administrator can gain elevated privileges on the system.
Affected software
QAT drivers for Windows
How to mitigate CVE-2023-28378
Install updates from vendor's website.
QAT drivers for Windows - update to 2.0.4