Out-of-bounds write in QAT drivers for Windows - CVE-2026-20714
Published: May 14, 2026
Vulnerability identifier: #VU131383
CSH Severity: Low
CVSS v4.0: CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear
CVE-ID: CVE-2026-20714
CWE-ID: CWE-787
Exploitation vector: Local access
Exploit availability:
No public exploit available
Vendor: Intel
Affected software:
QAT drivers for Windows
QAT drivers for Windows
Detailed vulnerability description
The vulnerability allows a local user to compromise vulnerable system.
The vulnerability exists due to a boundary error when processing untrusted input. A local user can trigger an out-of-bounds write and gain elevated privileges on the target system.
How to mitigate CVE-2026-20714
Install updates from vendor's website.