Intel QuickAssist Technology Untrusted Pointer Dereference Vulnerability Allowing Denial-of-Service

A vulnerability exists in some Intel QuickAssist Technology software prior to version 2.5.0, allowing an authenticated user to potentially cause a denial-of-service condition through local access. This issue arises from an untrusted pointer dereference.

Impact

Exploitation of this vulnerability can lead to a denial-of-service condition, causing the system to become unresponsive or unavailable.

Remediation

Users are advised to update Intel QuickAssist Technology to version 2.5.0 or later. The latest version can be downloaded from the Intel QuickAssist Technology Driver for Windows page on the Intel Download Center.