Description
Incorrect default permissions in the software installer for some Intel(R) QAT drivers for Linux before version 4.17 may allow an authenticated user to potentially enable escalation of privilege via local access.
References (1)
Core 1
Core References
Patch, Vendor Advisory
http://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/security-center/advisory/intel-sa-00751.html
Scores
CVSS v3
7.3
EPSS
0.0003
EPSS Percentile
10.4%
Attack Vector
LOCAL
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
CISA SSVC
Vulnrichment
Exploitation
none
Automatable
no
Technical Impact
total
Details
CWE
CWE-276
Status
published
Products (2)
intel/quickassist_technology
< 1.6
intel/quickassist_technology
< 4.17
Published
Feb 16, 2023
Tracked Since
Feb 18, 2026