First published: Wed May 10 2023(Updated: )
Incorrect permission assignment for critical resource 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.
Credit: secure@intel.com
Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
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Intel Quickassist Technology | <1.9.0 |
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CVE-2022-41699 is a vulnerability in some Intel QAT drivers for Windows that allows an authenticated user to potentially enable escalation of privilege via local access.
The severity of CVE-2022-41699 is high with a severity value of 7.8.
Intel Quickassist Technology versions up to and excluding 1.9.0 are affected by CVE-2022-41699.
An authenticated user can exploit CVE-2022-41699 by manipulating permission assignment for a critical resource to potentially enable escalation of privilege.
More information about CVE-2022-41699 can be found at the following link: [Intel Security Advisory](https://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/security-center/advisory/intel-sa-00778.html)