Vulnerability Description
Unchecked return value for some Intel(R) QAT software drivers for Windows before version 1.13 within Ring 3: User Applications may allow a denial of service. Unprivileged software adversary with an authenticated user combined with a low complexity attack may enable denial of service. 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 (none), integrity (none) and availability (low) of the vulnerable system, resulting in subsequent system confidentiality (none), integrity (none) and availability (none) impacts.
CVSS Score
LOW
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Intel | Quickassist Technology | < 1.13.0-0021 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://intel.com/content/www/us/en/security-center/advisory/intel-sa-01387.htmlPatchVendor Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2026-20793?
CVE-2026-20793 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 3.3 (LOW). Unchecked return value for some Intel(R) QAT software drivers for Windows before version 1.13 within Ring 3: User Applications may allow a denial of service. Unprivileged software adversary with an au...
How severe is CVE-2026-20793?
CVE-2026-20793 has been rated LOW with a CVSS base score of 3.3/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2026-20793?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Intel Quickassist Technology.