#VU83458 Buffer overflow in Intel QAT Library (QATlib) - CVE-2023-22313

Vulnerability identifier: #VU83458

Vulnerability risk: Low

CVSSv4.0: 1 [CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:H/UI:N/VC:L/VI:N/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear]

CVE-ID: CVE-2023-22313

CWE-ID: CWE-119

Exploitation vector: Local

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
Intel QAT Library (QATlib)
Hardware solutions / Firmware

Vendor: Intel

Description

The vulnerability allows a local user to gain access to sensitive information.

The vulnerability exists due to a boundary error. A local administrator can trigger memory corruption and gain access to sensitive information on the system.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Intel QAT Library (QATlib): before 22.07.1

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External links
https://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/security-center/advisory/intel-sa-00861.html

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Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

No. This vulnerability can be exploited locally. The attacker should have authentication credentials and successfully authenticate on the system.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.