CVE-2022-40972 describes an improper access control vulnerability in Intel QuickAssist Technology (QAT) drivers for Windows versions prior to 1.9.0. An authenticated local user could exploit this to achieve escalation of privilege. Rated 7.8 HIGH on CVSS, this vulnerability has a low attack complexity and could lead to high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. There is currently no evidence of active exploitation, publicly available exploit code, or significant community discussion surrounding this CVE.
| Vendor | Product | Version(s) | CPE |
|---|---|---|---|
< 1.9.0CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:intel:quickassist_technology:*:*:*:*:*:windows:*:* |
CVSS version used by this source: 3.1
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:H/PR:L/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
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