#VU72500 Incorrect default permissions in QAT drivers for Linux and QAT drivers for Windows - CVE-2022-36397

Vulnerability identifier: #VU72500

Vulnerability 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

Exploitation vector: Local

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
QAT drivers for Linux
Hardware solutions / Drivers
QAT drivers for Windows
Hardware solutions / Drivers

Vendor: Intel

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

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

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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.