Intel NPU Driver for Windows Privilege Escalation Vulnerability

A privilege escalation vulnerability has been identified in some Intel NPU Driver software installers for Windows, prior to version 32.0.100.4511. The issue arises from incorrect default permissions in the software installers, which may allow an unprivileged user to escalate privileges. This vulnerability could be exploited through a high complexity attack, requiring active user interaction and local access, without the need for special internal knowledge.

Impact

Exploitation of this vulnerability could lead to unauthorized privilege escalation, allowing a user to gain elevated rights or access on the system.

Remediation

Users are advised to update the Intel NPU Driver for Windows to version 32.0.100.4511 or later. The update is available for download from the Intel Download Center.