CVE-2026-20767
HighSummary
Improper input validation for some Intel(R) QAT software drivers for Windows before version 1.13 may allow an escalation of privilege. An unprivileged software adversary with authenticated access can perform a low complexity attack leading to privilege escalation.
Risk Assessment
This vulnerability may significantly impact the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the system, posing a serious threat to the organization.
Recommendation
It is recommended to update Intel(R) QAT drivers to version 1.13 or newer to mitigate the risk of privilege escalation.
Other vulnerabilities in Intel(R) QAT software drivers for Windows
Original NVD description (English source)
Improper input validation for some Intel(R) QAT software drivers for Windows before version 1.13 within Ring 3: User Applications may allow an escalation of privilege. Unprivileged software adversary with an authenticated user combined with a low complexity attack may enable escalation of privilege. This result may potentially occur via local access when attack requirements are not present without special internal knowledge and requires no user interaction. The potential vulnerability may impact the confidentiality (high), integrity (high) and availability (high) of the vulnerable system, resulting in subsequent system confidentiality (none), integrity (none) and availability (none) impacts.