Privilege Escalation Vulnerability in Intel QAT Drivers for Windows
CVE-2022-41699
8.2HIGH
What is CVE-2022-41699?
The Intel QAT drivers for Windows contain improper permission assignments for crucial resources, allowing authenticated users to gain elevated access privileges through local exploitation. Systems running versions prior to 1.9.0 are particularly affected, making it necessary for users to update to the latest version to mitigate potential security risks. For more information, visit Intel's official advisory.
Affected Version(s)
Intel(R) QAT drivers for Windows before version 1.9.0