Improper access control in QATzip - CVE-2022-36369

Vulnerability identifier: #VU72902

CSH Severity: Low

CVSS v4: 8.5 [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]

CVE-ID: CVE-2022-36369

CWE-ID: CWE-284

Exploitation vector: Local access

Exploit availability: No public exploit available

The vulnerability allows a local user to escalate privileges.

The vulnerability exists due to improper access restrictions. A local user can bypass implemented security restrictions and gain elevated privileges on the system.

QATzip
Red Hat Enterprise Linux for x86_64
Red Hat CodeReady Linux Builder for x86_64
Red Hat Enterprise Linux for x86_64 - Extended Update Support
Red Hat Enterprise Linux Server - AUS
Red Hat Enterprise Linux Server - TUS
Red Hat CodeReady Linux Builder for x86_64 - Extended Update Support
qatzip (Red Hat package)

Install updates from vendor's website.

QATzip - update to 1.0.9
qatzip (Red Hat package) - addressed in versions 1.0.9-1.el8, 1.0.9-1.el9, 1.1.2-1.el8_6, 1.1.2-1.el9_0

• http://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/security-center/advisory/intel-sa-00765.html

• Improper access control in Intel QATzip for Intel QAT
• Red Hat Enterprise Linux 9 update for qatzip
• Red Hat Enterprise Linux 8 update for qatzip
• Red Hat Enterprise Linux 9.0 Extended Update Support update for qatzip
• Red Hat Enterprise Linux 8.6 Extended Update Support update for qatzip