CVE-2023-28378

Summary

CVE-2023-28378 is a vulnerability affecting some Intel(R) QuickAssist Technology (QAT) drivers for Windows, specifically those with hardware version 2.0 prior to 2.0.4. The issue involves improper authorization, allowing an authenticated user to potentially elevate their privileges through local access. This vulnerability could lead to significant security risks, as escalated privileges may enable unauthorized system modifications or data access. Users are strongly advised to update their Intel QAT drivers to the latest version as soon as possible to mitigate this vulnerability.

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