First published: Thu Feb 16 2023(Updated: )
Incorrect default permissions in the software installer for some Intel(R) QAT drivers for Linux before version 4.17 may allow an authenticated user to potentially enable escalation of privilege via local access.
Credit: secure@intel.com
Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
---|---|---|
Intel Quickassist Technology | <1.6 | |
Intel Quickassist Technology | <4.17 |
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CVE-2022-36397 is a vulnerability in the software installer for some Intel(R) QAT drivers for Linux before version 4.17 that may allow an authenticated user to potentially enable escalation of privilege via local access.
The severity of CVE-2022-36397 is high, with a CVSS score of 7.8.
An attacker can exploit CVE-2022-36397 by being an authenticated user with local access and potentially enabling escalation of privilege.
Versions up to and excluding 4.17 of Intel Quickassist Technology for Linux are affected by CVE-2022-36397.
You can find more information about CVE-2022-36397 at the following link: http://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/security-center/advisory/intel-sa-00751.html