CVE-2020-12333 Hardcoded credentials in Intel(R) QAT for Linux
An authenticated local user can escalate privileges due to insufficiently protected credentials in the Intel QAT for Linux driver.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Any signed-in user
- Attackable
- Local or same network only
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2020-12333?
CVE-2020-12333 is a high-severity vulnerability in Intel(R) QAT for Linux, published on 12 Nov 2020. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.
Official description
Insufficiently protected credentials in the Intel(R) QAT for Linux before version 1.7.l.4.10.0 may allow an authenticated user to potentially enable escalation of privilege via local access.
Weakness: CWE-522
Which versions are affected by CVE-2020-12333?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Intel Quickassist Technology.
How do I fix CVE-2020-12333?
No fix has been published for CVE-2020-12333 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is CVE-2020-12333 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2020-12333 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Intel(R) QAT for Linux
- CVE-2026-20714 Memory corruption in Intel(R) QAT software drivers for Windows
- CVE-2026-20767 Privilege escalation in Intel(R) QAT software drivers for Windows
- CVE-2022-21804 Memory corruption in Intel QAT Driver for Windows
- CVE-2022-41699 Privilege escalation in Intel(R) QAT drivers for Windows
- CVE-2023-28741 Memory corruption in Intel(R) QAT drivers for Windows - HW Version 1.0
Sources
Also known as GHSA-qcqx-jwr9-v42m.