SB2023022236 - Multiple vulnerabilities in Intel QAT Drivers
Published: February 22, 2023
Breakdown by Severity
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Description
This security bulletin contains information about 2 vulnerabilities.
1) Incorrect default permissions (CVE-ID: CVE-2022-36397)
CWE-ID: CWE-276 - Incorrect Default Permissions
CVSSv4: CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:A/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear
The vulnerability allows a local user to escalate privileges on the system.
The vulnerability exists due to incorrect default permissions in the software installer. A local user can gain elevated privileges on the target system.
2) Untrusted search path (CVE-ID: CVE-2022-37340)
CWE-ID: CWE-426 - Untrusted Search Path
CVSSv4: CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:P/PR:L/UI:A/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear
The vulnerability allows a local user to escalate privileges on the system.
The vulnerability exists due to uncontrolled search path element. A local user can gain elevated privileges in the target system.
Remediation
Install update from vendor's website.