Uncontrolled Search Path Vulnerability in Intel QAT Drivers for Windows
CVE-2022-37340
6.7MEDIUM
Key Information:
- Vendor
Intel
- Vendor
- CVE Published:
- 16 February 2023
What is CVE-2022-37340?
An uncontrolled search path vulnerability exists in certain Intel QAT drivers for Windows prior to version 1.6. This flaw may allow an authenticated local user to exploit the vulnerability to escalate privileges, potentially leading to unauthorized access to system resources.

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Affected Version(s)
Intel(R) QAT drivers for Windows before version 1.6
References
CVSS V3.1
Score:
6.7
Severity:
MEDIUM
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
High
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Local
Attack Complexity:
High
Privileges Required:
Low
User Interaction:
Required
Scope:
Unchanged
Timeline
Vulnerability published
Vulnerability Reserved