Denial of Service Vulnerability in Intel QAT Software Drivers for Windows
CVE-2026-20881

6.8MEDIUM

Key Information:

Vendor

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

What is CVE-2026-20881?

A flaw in the Intel QAT software drivers for Windows prior to version 1.13 may allow unprivileged software adversaries with authenticated user access to launch low complexity attacks resulting in denial of service. The vulnerability can potentially be exploited through local access without any special internal knowledge or user interaction. This issue impacts the availability of the affected system and necessitates immediate attention to mitigate risks.

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:
6.8
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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