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Plain-English summary
CVE-2021-44470 affects the Intel Connect M Android application before version 1.7.4. Incorrect default permissions could let an authenticated local user disclose sensitive information. The issue is not described as remotely exploitable in the supplied sources.
Executive priority
Treat as a targeted mobile exposure issue, not an internet-wide emergency. Prioritize organizations using Intel Connect M on managed Android devices, especially where local device access by lower-privileged users is plausible.
Technical view
This is a CWE-276 incorrect default permissions issue in Intel Connect M for Android before 1.7.4. CVSS 3.1 is 5.5 with local attack vector, low complexity, low privileges, no user interaction, and high confidentiality impact only.
Likely exposure
Exposure is limited to Android devices running Intel Connect M before version 1.7.4. Systems without this app, or with version 1.7.4 or later, are not indicated as affected by the bundle.
Exploitation context
The source bundle does not show CISA KEV listing or other evidence of active exploitation. The CVSS vector indicates local access and an authenticated low-privilege user are required.
Researcher notes
The advisory data is sparse. It identifies incorrect default permissions and confidentiality impact, but does not describe affected files, data classes, exploit details, or compensating controls. Do not infer remote exposure or integrity impact from the supplied evidence.
Mitigation direction
- Inventory Android devices for Intel Connect M installations.
- Confirm installed app versions are 1.7.4 or later.
- Review Intel advisory INTEL-SA-00596 for current vendor guidance.
- Remove the app where it is not business-required.
Validation and detection
- Check mobile device management inventory for Intel Connect M versions.
- Prioritize devices reporting versions earlier than 1.7.4.
- Verify affected devices no longer run vulnerable versions after remediation.
- Document any devices that cannot be updated or removed.
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- Medium
- CVSS
- 5.5 (3.1)
- Known Exploited
- No
- Published
Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N
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CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N1.83.6Primary CVE scoreVulnerability scoring details
Base CVSS 3.1 score
5.5MediumVector: CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N
Source materials
- CVE List V5 sourceCVE List V5
- https://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/security-center/advisory/intel-sa-00596.htmlCVE reference · x_refsource_MISC
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Incorrect Default Permissions
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