CVE-2022-21239
CVE-2022-21239 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Intel Quickassist Technology with a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.6. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-125.
Key facts
- Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 5.6)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (8th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-125
- Affected product: Intel Quickassist Technology
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- Last modified:
Description
Out-of-bounds read in software for the Intel QAT Driver for Windows before version 1.9.0-0008 may allow an authenticated user to potentially enable information disclosure via local access.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2022-21239?
- Out-of-bounds read in software for the Intel QAT Driver for Windows before version 1.9.0-0008 may allow an authenticated user to potentially enable information disclosure via local access.
- How severe is CVE-2022-21239?
- CVE-2022-21239 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.6, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with high attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.
- Is CVE-2022-21239 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (8th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2022-21239?
- CVE-2022-21239 affects Intel Quickassist Technology. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2022-21239?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
- When was CVE-2022-21239 published?
- CVE-2022-21239 was published on 2023-05-10 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:intel:quickassist_technology:*:*:*:*:*:windows:*:*
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