CVE-2023-32641

Name: CVE-2023-32641
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2023-11-14T19:15:26.043+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 8.8/10EPSS 0.31%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2023-32641 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 8.8/10 on the CVSS scale. Improper input validation in firmware for Intel(R) QAT before version QAT20.L.1.0.40-00004 may allow escalation of privilege and denial of service via adjacent access.. EPSS estimates a 0.31% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Improper input validation in firmware for Intel(R) QAT before version QAT20.L.1.0.40-00004 may allow escalation of privilege and denial of service via adjacent access.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

8.8/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:A/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

EPSS Probability

0.31%

22.7th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-20

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Intel	Quickassist Technology	< 1.0.40-00004

References

https://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/security-center/advisory/intel-sa-00945.htmlVendor Advisory
https://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/security-center/advisory/intel-sa-00945.htmlVendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Nov 14, 2023
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2023-32641?

Improper input validation in firmware for Intel(R) QAT before version QAT20.L.1.0.40-00004 may allow escalation of privilege and denial of service via adjacent access.

How severe is CVE-2023-32641?

CVE-2023-32641 has a CVSS score of 8.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.31% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2023-32641?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST