CVE-2022-41621 Missing authorization in Intel(R) QAT drivers for Windows

Low 3.3 Published 10 May 2023 Updated 24 Jan 2025

An authenticated local user can exploit improper access control in Intel QAT Windows drivers to disclose sensitive information.

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-2022-41621?

CVE-2022-41621 is a low-severity missing authorization vulnerability in Intel(R) QAT drivers for Windows, published on 10 May 2023. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.

Official 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 information disclosure via local access.

Weakness: CWE-284

Which versions are affected by CVE-2022-41621?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Intel Quickassist Technology.

How do I fix CVE-2022-41621?

No fix has been published for CVE-2022-41621 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Upgrade, and check permissions on every request on the server, not only in the interface. More about Missing authorization.

Is CVE-2022-41621 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2022-41621 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-r3xh-r3g8-x9xh.