What is CVE-2022-41699?

CVE-2022-41699 is a high-severity vulnerability in Intel Quickassist_technology, classified under Incorrect Permission Assignment for Critical Resource. CVSS score: 8.2/10. Published 2023-05-10.

How severe is CVE-2022-41699?

High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 8.2 out of 10.

Vulnerability in Intel Quickassist_technology

CVE-2022-41699

Incorrect permission assignment for critical resource in some Intel(R) QAT drivers for Windows before version 1.9.0 may allow an authenticated user to potentially enable escalation of privilege via local access.

EPSS: 0.002 (6.9th percentile) — read the EPSS interpretation.

CVSS v3 metric

CVSS v3 base score 8.2 (High). Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H.

Affected products

Intel Quickassist_technology
N/a Intel(r) Qat Drivers For Windows — versions before version 1.9.0

Weakness classification (CWE)

CWE-732 — Incorrect Permission Assignment for Critical Resource

References

secure@intel.com (Patch, Vendor Advisory)

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2022-41699?: CVE-2022-41699 is a high-severity vulnerability in Intel Quickassist_technology, classified under Incorrect Permission Assignment for Critical Resource. CVSS score: 8.2/10. Published 2023-05-10.
How severe is CVE-2022-41699?: High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 8.2 out of 10.