Denial of Service Flaw in Intel QAT Software Drivers for Windows
CVE-2026-20717

6.9MEDIUM

Key Information:

Vendor

Intel
Status
Intel(r) Qat Software Drivers For Windows
Vendor
CVE Published:
12 May 2026

What is CVE-2026-20717?

A vulnerability exists in Intel QAT software drivers for Windows due to improper input validation. This flaw may allow an unprivileged local attacker with authenticated user access to exploit the vulnerability and cause a denial of service. The attack does not require special internal knowledge and can be executed with low complexity. Consequently, the system's availability may be adversely affected, potentially resulting in system outages.

Affected Version(s)

Intel(R) QAT software drivers for Windows before version 1.13

References

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

CVSS V4

Score:
6.9
Severity:
MEDIUM
Confidentiality:
Low
Integrity:
Low
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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