Security readout for executives and security teams
Plain-English summary
This flaw affects Intel Quick Assist Technology on some Intel platforms. A local attacker who already has privileged software access could escalate privileges under specific conditions, potentially compromising confidentiality and integrity of the vulnerable system. The bundle does not identify active exploitation.
Executive priority
Treat as high priority for affected infrastructure, especially shared, security-sensitive, or regulated systems. This is not presented as remotely exploitable or actively exploited, but it can weaken platform trust where privileged local access is possible.
Technical view
The CVE describes missing protection for an alternate hardware interface in Intel QAT within Ring 0/kernel context. CVSS is 7.9 high, local, low complexity, high privileges required, no user interaction, changed scope, with high confidentiality and integrity impact.
Likely exposure
Exposure appears limited to systems using affected Intel platforms with Intel Quick Assist Technology. Exact platform models and versions are not listed in the bundle and must be checked against Intel SA-01406 and applicable Red Hat advisories.
Exploitation context
No KEV listing or provided source states active exploitation. The described attack is local, requires a privileged user, special internal knowledge, and present attack requirements, making broad remote exploitation unsupported by the available evidence.
Researcher notes
Key evidence is CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:N with CWE-1220 and CWE-1299. The bundle lacks exact affected platform/version details, so validation should remain advisory-driven and avoid assumptions beyond Intel and Red Hat references.
Mitigation direction
- Review Intel SA-01406 for affected platform details and vendor remediation.
- Apply applicable Intel platform, firmware, or software updates named by the advisory.
- For Red Hat systems, review RHSA-2026:6888 and related CVE guidance.
- Prioritize hosts where Intel QAT is enabled or operationally exposed.
- Track vendor guidance if exact affected versions are unclear.
Validation and detection
- Inventory systems with Intel QAT-capable or QAT-enabled Intel platforms.
- Compare hardware and software versions against Intel SA-01406.
- Check Red Hat package applicability against RHSA-2026:6888 where relevant.
- Confirm remediation status through vendor update records or asset management.
- Document systems not affected because QAT or listed platforms are absent.
Public sources used
Generated from the cited source records. This long-tail analysis has not been individually reviewed by a named human.
Conservative CVE-to-ATT&CK context
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ATT&CK lookup starting points
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CWE-1220: Exact CWE lookup
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Open ATT&CK lookupCWE-1299: Exact CWE lookup
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Open ATT&CK lookupCVE-2025-35998 mapping review
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Open ATT&CK lookup- Severity
- High
- CVSS
- 7.9 (3.1)
- Known Exploited
- No
- Published
Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:N
CNA and ADP enrichment extracted from CVE v5
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SSVC decision data
CVSS vector scores
3 official scoresWe collect every scored CVSS vector available in the official CNA and ADP containers. When more than one version is present, the table keeps the source vectors side by side instead of collapsing them into the highest score.
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:N1.55.8intelCVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:N1.55.8redhat-SADPCVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:P/PR:H/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N——intelVulnerability scoring details
Base CVSS 4.0 score
7HighVector: CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:P/PR:H/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N
Base CVSS 3.1 score
7.9HighVector: CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:N
Base CVSS 3.1 score
7.9HighVector: CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:N
Vulnerability timeline
Timeline events are normalized from CVE metadata, CNA source timelines, ADP timelines, and KEV metadata when present.
- CVE reservedCVE Program
The CVE ID was reserved by the assigning CNA.
- ADP timelineredhat-SADP
Made public.
- CVE publishedCVE Program
The CVE record was published.
- ADP timelineredhat-SADP
Reported to Red Hat.
- CVE updatedCVE Program
The CVE record metadata indicates this as the latest update time.
ADP provider summaries
- 2026-02-10T17:02:49.270Z: Reported to Red Hat.
- 2026-02-10T16:26:00.829Z: Made public.
Source materials
- CVE List V5 sourceCVE List V5
- https://intel.com/content/www/us/en/security-center/advisory/intel-sa-01406.htmlCVE reference, intel
- https://access.redhat.com/security/cve/CVE-2025-35998CVE reference, redhat-SADP · vdb-entry, x_refsource_REDHAT
- RHBZ#2438523CVE reference, redhat-SADP · issue-tracking, x_refsource_REDHAT
- https://security.access.redhat.com/data/csaf/v2/vex/2025/cve-2025-35998.jsonCVE reference, redhat-SADP · x_sadp-csaf-vex
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2026:6888CVE reference, redhat-SADP · vendor-advisory, x_refsource_REDHAT
Products and packages named in the record
CWE details
CWE links open Glexia weakness intelligence pages with official CWE context, developer remediation guidance, and related CVE mappings.
Insufficient Granularity of Access Control
Insufficient Granularity of Access Control represents a recurring weakness pattern that can create exploitable paths when design, validation, or implementation controls are missing.
Missing Protection Mechanism for Alternate Hardware Interface
Missing Protection Mechanism for Alternate Hardware Interface represents a recurring weakness pattern that can create exploitable paths when design, validation, or implementation controls are missing.