Intel QAT Software Privilege Escalation Vulnerability
Vulnerability
A vulnerability exists in some Intel QAT software for Windows, prior to version 2.3.0, allowing an authenticated user to potentially escalate privileges through local access. This issue arises from an uncontrolled search path.
Impact
Exploitation of this vulnerability could lead to unauthorized privilege escalation.
Remediation
Users are advised to update Intel QAT software to version 2.3.0 or later. The update is available for download from the Intel Download Center.
Added: Jun 9, 2025, 7:46 PM
Updated: Jun 9, 2025, 7:46 PM
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