CVE-2022-40972

Medium

Description

Improper access control in some Intel(R) QAT drivers for Windows before version 1.9.0 may allow an authenticated user to potentially enable escalation of privilege via local access.

SeverityMedium
CVSS6.7
Exploit probability—
ProductIntel Quickassist Technology
PublishedMay 10, 2023
First seenMay 10, 2023

How to fix

Update
  • intel quickassist_technology1.9.0 or later

Affected products

ProductAffected versionsFixed in
intel quickassist_technologyv < 1.9.01.9.0

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