SB2023022236 - Multiple vulnerabilities in Intel QAT Drivers



SB2023022236 - Multiple vulnerabilities in Intel QAT Drivers

Published: February 22, 2023

Security Bulletin ID SB2023022236
CSH Severity
Low
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities 2
Exploitation vector Local access
Highest impact Code execution

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.