Security readout for executives and security teams
Plain-English summary
This CVE affects the Intel Datacenter Group Event Android application. A signed-in local user on a device with the app may be able to gain higher privileges. The business risk is mainly for managed Android devices that installed this event app; broad internet exposure is not indicated by the provided sources.
Executive priority
Treat as a targeted high-priority hygiene issue, not an internet-wide emergency. Prioritize organizations with managed Android fleets, shared devices, or historical Intel event app deployments, and require clear evidence that the app is absent or remediated.
Technical view
The issue is CWE-427, uncontrolled search path elements, in all versions of the Intel Datacenter Group Event Android application. CVSS 3.1 is 7.8 with local access, low privileges, no user interaction, and high confidentiality, integrity, and availability impact.
Likely exposure
Exposure appears limited to Android devices where the Intel Datacenter Group Event Android application is installed. The CVE metadata in the source bundle has incomplete structured affected-product details, so inventory validation should rely on device management records and Intel SA-00678.
Exploitation context
The provided sources do not show CISA KEV listing or active exploitation. Exploitation requires local access and an authenticated low-privileged user, which reduces remote mass-exploitation risk but still matters on shared, event, or managed Android devices.
Researcher notes
The strongest evidence is the CVE description, CVSS vector, CWE-427 mapping, and Intel advisory reference. Structured affected-product metadata in the bundle is weak, listing no useful CPEs. Do not assume additional Intel products are affected without vendor confirmation.
Mitigation direction
- Review Intel SA-00678 for vendor-directed remediation.
- Inventory Android devices for the affected application.
- Remove the app where there is no business need.
- Apply any vendor-provided update or replacement guidance.
- Restrict local access to managed devices where possible.
Validation and detection
- Check MDM inventory for the Intel Datacenter Group Event Android application.
- Confirm whether any installed instance remains in active use.
- Verify installed versions against Intel SA-00678 guidance.
- Review device access controls for shared or low-trust users.
- Document exceptions for devices that cannot remove the app.
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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- High
- CVSS
- 7.8 (3.1)
- Known Exploited
- No
- Published
Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
CNA and ADP enrichment extracted from CVE v5
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CVSS vector scores
1 official scoreWe 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:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H1.85.9Primary CVE scoreVulnerability scoring details
Base CVSS 3.1 score
7.8HighVector: CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Source materials
- CVE List V5 sourceCVE List V5
- https://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/security-center/advisory/intel-sa-00678.htmlCVE reference · x_refsource_MISC
Products and packages named in the record
CWE details
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Uncontrolled Search Path Element
Uncontrolled Search Path Element represents a recurring weakness pattern that can create exploitable paths when design, validation, or implementation controls are missing.