Multiple vulnerabilities in Intel QAT Drivers

Published: 2023-02-22

Risk	Low
Patch available	YES
Number of vulnerabilities	2
CVE-ID	CVE-2022-36397 CVE-2022-37340
CWE-ID	CWE-276 CWE-426
Exploitation vector	Local
Public exploit	N/A
Vulnerable software	QAT drivers for Linux Hardware solutions / Drivers QAT drivers for Windows Hardware solutions / Drivers
Vendor	Intel

Security Bulletin

This security bulletin contains information about 2 vulnerabilities.

1) Incorrect default permissions

EUVDB-ID: #VU72500

Risk: Low

CVSSv4.0: 4 [CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:A/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear]

CVE-ID: CVE-2022-36397

CWE-ID: CWE-276 - Incorrect Default Permissions

Exploit availability: No

Description

The vulnerability allows a local user to escalate privileges on the system.

The vulnerability exists due to incorrect default permissions in the software installer. A local user can gain elevated privileges on the target system.

Mitigation

Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

QAT drivers for Linux: before 4.17

QAT drivers for Windows: before 1.6

CPE2.3

External links

https://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/security-center/advisory/intel-sa-00751.html

Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

No. This vulnerability can be exploited locally. The attacker should have authentication credentials and successfully authenticate on the system.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.

2) Untrusted search path

EUVDB-ID: #VU72501