Insufficiently protected credentials in Intel QAT for Linux



Published: 2020-11-12
Risk Low
Patch available YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
CVE-ID CVE-2020-12333
CWE-ID CWE-522
Exploitation vector Local
Public exploit N/A
Vulnerable software
Subscribe 		Intel QuickAssist Technology (QAT)
Hardware solutions / Firmware

Vendor Intel

Security Bulletin

This security bulletin contains one low risk vulnerability.

1) Insufficiently protected credentials

EUVDB-ID: #VU48400

Risk: Low

CVSSv3.1:

CVE-ID: CVE-2020-12333

CWE-ID: CWE-522 - Insufficiently Protected Credentials

Exploit availability: No

Description

The vulnerability allows a local user to escalate privileges on the system.

The vulnerability exists due to insufficiently protected credentials, which leads to security restrictions bypass and privilege escalation.

Mitigation

Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Intel QuickAssist Technology (QAT): before 1.7.l.4.10.0

CPE2.3 External links

http://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/security-center/advisory/intel-sa-00420.html


Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?



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