Null Pointer Dereference in Intel QAT Software for Windows
CVE-2025-26694

6.8MEDIUM

Key Information:

Vendor

Intel
Status
Intel(r) Qat Windows Software
Vendor
CVE Published:
11 November 2025

What is CVE-2025-26694?

A null pointer dereference in Intel QAT Windows software prior to version 2.6.0 may allow an authenticated user to exploit the vulnerability to cause a denial of service. This issue can be triggered via local access with low complexity, requiring no special internal knowledge or user interaction. The exploit can severely affect the availability of the system, leading to potential disruptions without impacting confidentiality or integrity.

Affected Version(s)

Intel(R) QAT Windows software before version 2.6.0.

References

https://intel.com/content/www/us/en/security-center/advis...

CVSS V4

Score:
6.8
Severity:
MEDIUM
Confidentiality:
None
Integrity:
None
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Local
Attack Complexity:
Low
Attack Required:
None
Privileges Required:
Undefined
User Interaction:
None

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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CVE-2025-26694 : Null Pointer Dereference in Intel QAT Software for Windows