How severe is CVE-2022-36369?

CVE-2022-36369 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2022-36369 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (16th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2022-36369?

CVE-2022-36369 affects Intel Qatzip. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2022-36369?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

When was CVE-2022-36369 published?

CVE-2022-36369 was published on 2023-02-16 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2022-36369

CVE-2022-36369 is a high-severity vulnerability in Intel Qatzip with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.8)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (16th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Intel Qatzip
Published: 2023-02-16
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Improper access control in some QATzip software maintained by Intel(R) before version 1.0.9 may allow an authenticated user to potentially enable escalation of privilege via local access.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2022-36369?: Improper access control in some QATzip software maintained by Intel(R) before version 1.0.9 may allow an authenticated user to potentially enable escalation of privilege via local access.
How severe is CVE-2022-36369?: CVE-2022-36369 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2022-36369 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (16th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2022-36369?: CVE-2022-36369 affects Intel Qatzip. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2022-36369?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2022-36369 published?: CVE-2022-36369 was published on 2023-02-16 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

http://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/security-center/advisory/intel-sa-00765.html

Affected products (1)

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