Intel QAT Software Drivers for Windows Privilege Escalation Vulnerability

A privilege escalation vulnerability has been identified in some Intel QAT software drivers for Windows, prior to version 1.13. The issue arises from improper input validation, which may allow an unprivileged, authenticated user to escalate privileges. This vulnerability can potentially be exploited through local access, without special internal knowledge, and requires no user interaction. The vulnerability could significantly impact the system's confidentiality, integrity, and availability.

Impact

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

Remediation

Users are advised to update Intel QAT software drivers for Windows to version 1.13 or later. The latest drivers can be downloaded from the Intel Download Center. For users with Intel QAT Adapters version 2.0, drivers version 2.6.0 or later are recommended.