CVE-2022-40972

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CVSS 3.1

7.8 high

EPSS

<1%p4

Published

May 10, 2023 (May 10, 2023)

Modified

Jun 17, 2026

Description

Improper access control in some Intel(R) QAT drivers for Windows before version 1.9.0 may allow an authenticated user to potentially enable escalation of privilege via local access.

Vendors: intel
Products: quickassist technology
Weakness: CWE-284
Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

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