CVE-2023-28740: intel quickassist_technology Uncontrolled Search Path Element
CVSS: 7.8v3.1HighModified
Published 14-11-2023Last modified 15-10-2024
Vulnerability summary
CVE-2023-28740 is a high (CVSS 7.8) Uncontrolled Search Path Element vulnerability in intel quickassist_technology. EPSS estimates a 0.19% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 8.2% of scored vulnerabilities.
CVSS score
7.8/10
010
High · v3.1 (NVD)EPSS score
0.19%
0%100%
Low · 0.00 pp in 30 daysKEVNot listedIn no KEV catalog
RansomwareNone recordedNo known use recorded
Public exploits0No public exploits recorded
Timeline
- 14-11-2023PublishedVulnerability first disclosed.
- 15-10-2024Last modifiedVulnerability information updated.
Description
Uncontrolled search path element in some Intel(R) QAT drivers for Windows - HW Version 2.0 before version 2.0.4 may allow an authenticated user to potentially enable escalation of privilege via local access.
CVSS metrics
2 scores · 2 sources · 1 versionHigh 7.8Preferred score · NVD (NIST)
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:HSources2 sources · 6.7–7.8
- CVE.orgCNA6.7MediumCVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:H/PR:L/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:HDiffers
EPSS trend
Probability
0.19%
Chance of exploitation in the next 30 days
Percentile
8%
Versus all other CVEs
30-day change
0.00 pp
From 0.19% on 20-09-2026
20-09-202620-10-2026
EPSS score0.19%
Known exploited
Compare KEV catalogsNot in any of the 3 tracked catalogs.
Public exploits
0 foundNo public exploits indexed.
Weaknesses
CWE · root causeAffected systems
Intel2 products
- quickassist_technology≥ 1.0, < 1.10 | ≥ 2.0, < 2.04
- quickassist_technology_library22.07.1
1 vendor · 2 products