What is CVE-2022-36397?

CVE-2022-36397 is a high-severity vulnerability in Intel Quickassist_technology, classified under Incorrect Default Permissions. CVSS score: 7.3/10. Published 2023-02-16.

How severe is CVE-2022-36397?

High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 7.3 out of 10.

Vulnerability in Intel Quickassist_technology

CVE-2022-36397

Incorrect default permissions in the software installer for some Intel(R) QAT drivers for Linux before version 4.17 may allow an authenticated user to potentially enable escalation of privilege via local access.

EPSS: 0.002 (13.5th percentile) — read the EPSS interpretation.

CVSS v3 metric

CVSS v3 base score 7.3 (High). Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H.

Affected products

Intel Quickassist_technology
N/a Intel(r) Qat Drivers For Linux — versions before version 4.17

Weakness classification (CWE)

CWE-276 — Incorrect Default Permissions

References

secure@intel.com (Patch, Vendor Advisory)

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2022-36397?: CVE-2022-36397 is a high-severity vulnerability in Intel Quickassist_technology, classified under Incorrect Default Permissions. CVSS score: 7.3/10. Published 2023-02-16.
How severe is CVE-2022-36397?: High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 7.3 out of 10.