CVE-2022-40972

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.
ProviderTypeBase ScoreAtk. VectorAtk. ComplexityPriv. RequiredVector
NISTNIST
6.7 MEDIUM
LOCAL
HIGH
LOW
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:H/PR:L/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
intelCNA
6.7 MEDIUM
LOCAL
HIGH
LOW
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:H/PR:L/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
CVEADP
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CISA-ADPADP
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Base Score
CVSS 3.x
EPSS Score
Percentile: 27%
VendorProductVersion
intelquickassist_technology
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< 1.9.0
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= Vulnerable software versions
Common Weakness Enumeration
References
https://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/security-center/advisory/intel-sa-00778.html
https://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/security-center/advisory/intel-sa-00778.html