CVE-2022-21153 in Capital Global Summit
Summary
by MITRE • 02/10/2022
Improper access control in the Intel(R) Capital Global Summit Android application may allow an authenticated user to potentially enable information disclosure via local access.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 02/13/2022
The vulnerability identified as CVE-2022-21153 represents a critical access control flaw within the Intel(R) Capital Global Summit Android application that could potentially expose sensitive information to authenticated users with local system access. This issue falls under the category of improper access control as defined by CWE-284, where the application fails to properly enforce authorization mechanisms for accessing restricted resources. The vulnerability specifically affects the Android platform implementation of Intel's summit application, which is likely used for conference management and attendee communications during the company's global capital summit events.
The technical flaw manifests when an authenticated user who has gained local access to the device can exploit the application's insufficient access control measures to disclose information that should remain restricted. This type of vulnerability typically occurs when the application does not adequately verify user permissions or when it fails to properly isolate different user contexts within the application's memory space. The improper access control allows for privilege escalation or information disclosure through local system access, making it particularly concerning for applications handling sensitive business information or attendee data.
The operational impact of this vulnerability extends beyond simple data exposure, as it could enable attackers to access confidential information related to business strategies, attendee communications, or proprietary data that is typically restricted to authorized personnel only. This vulnerability affects the integrity and confidentiality of the application's data protection mechanisms, potentially compromising the security posture of the entire event management system. The local access requirement suggests that the vulnerability is not easily exploitable from remote locations but requires physical or system-level access to the device, making it somewhat less severe than remote exploitation vulnerabilities but still highly concerning for enterprise environments where device security cannot be guaranteed.
Mitigation strategies should focus on implementing robust access control mechanisms within the application, including proper input validation, privilege separation, and secure coding practices that prevent unauthorized access to sensitive data. The application should enforce strict access controls at multiple levels including file system access, memory access, and inter-process communication. Security measures should include implementing proper authentication checks, using secure data storage mechanisms, and ensuring that all data access operations are properly validated against user permissions. Organizations should also consider implementing mobile device management solutions to further protect against local access exploits and ensure proper application sandboxing. This vulnerability aligns with ATT&CK technique T1068 which involves the exploitation of local system access for privilege escalation and information gathering activities.