CVE-2026-20714

Published May 12, 2026
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Updated

Out-of-bounds write for some Intel(R) QAT software drivers for Windows before version 1.13 within Ring 3: User Applications may allow a 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.

Affected Software

2 affected components
Intel Intel QuickAssist Technology (QAT) Driver for Windows<1.13
Intel Quickassist Technology Windows<1.13.0-0021

Event History

May 12, 2026
CVE Published
via MITRE·05:31 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·05:31 PM
DescriptionWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·06:16 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2026-20714?

CVE-2026-20714 has a severity level that allows escalation of privilege for unprivileged software adversaries.

2

How do I fix CVE-2026-20714?

To mitigate CVE-2026-20714, update the Intel QuickAssist Technology (QAT) Driver for Windows to version 1.13 or later.

3

What are the affected software versions for CVE-2026-20714?

CVE-2026-20714 affects Intel QuickAssist Technology (QAT) Driver for Windows versions prior to 1.13.

4

Who is impacted by CVE-2026-20714?

CVE-2026-20714 impacts users of Intel QuickAssist Technology (QAT) Driver for Windows that have unprivileged software and authenticated user access.

5

What type of attack does CVE-2026-20714 allow?

CVE-2026-20714 allows an attacker to perform a low complexity attack that leads to privilege escalation.

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