#VU72902 Improper access control in QATzip - CVE-2022-36369

Vulnerability identifier: #VU72902

Vulnerability risk: Low

CVSSv4.0: 5.9 [CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear]

CVE-ID: CVE-2022-36369

CWE-ID: CWE-284

Exploitation vector: Local

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
QATzip
Hardware solutions / Firmware

Vendor: Intel

Description

The vulnerability allows a local user to escalate privileges.

The vulnerability exists due to improper access restrictions. A local user can bypass implemented security restrictions and gain elevated privileges on the system.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

QATzip: before 1.0.9

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External links
https://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/security-center/advisory/intel-sa-00765.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.