Incorrect default permissions in QAT drivers for Windows and QAT drivers for Linux - CVE-2022-36397
Published: February 22, 2023
Vulnerability identifier: #VU72500
CSH Severity: Low
CVSS v4: 7 [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]
CVE-ID: CVE-2022-36397
CWE-ID: CWE-276
Exploitation vector: Local access
Exploit availability:
No public exploit available
Vulnerability details
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.
Affected software
QAT drivers for Windows
QAT drivers for Linux
QAT drivers for Linux
How to mitigate CVE-2022-36397
Install updates from vendor's website.
QAT drivers for Windows - update to 1.6
QAT drivers for Linux - update to 4.17
QAT drivers for Linux - update to 4.17