CVE-2022-41690
📋 TL;DR
This vulnerability in Intel Retail Edge Mobile iOS app allows authenticated users with local device access to escalate privileges. It affects iOS users running versions before 3.4.7 of the Intel Retail Edge Mobile application. The improper access control could let users gain higher permissions than intended.
💻 Affected Systems
- Intel Retail Edge Mobile iOS application
📦 What is this software?
⚠️ Risk & Real-World Impact
Worst Case
An authenticated malicious user could gain administrative privileges on the device, potentially accessing sensitive data or performing unauthorized actions within the app.
Likely Case
A user with legitimate access could exploit the vulnerability to bypass intended restrictions within the application.
If Mitigated
With proper access controls and updated software, users would be restricted to their intended privilege levels.
🎯 Exploit Status
Exploitation requires authenticated user access and local device access. No public exploit code has been disclosed.
🛠️ Fix & Mitigation
✅ Official Fix
Patch Version: 3.4.7
Vendor Advisory: https://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/security-center/advisory/intel-sa-00847.html
Restart Required: No
Instructions:
1. Open the App Store on your iOS device. 2. Search for 'Intel Retail Edge Mobile'. 3. If an update is available, tap 'Update'. 4. Alternatively, open the app and check for in-app update notifications.
🔧 Temporary Workarounds
Restrict App Usage
allLimit use of the Intel Retail Edge Mobile app to trusted users only until patched.
Enhanced Monitoring
allMonitor for unusual privilege escalation attempts within the application.
🧯 If You Can't Patch
- Restrict physical access to devices with the vulnerable app installed
- Implement strict user access controls and monitor for unusual activity
🔍 How to Verify
Check if Vulnerable:
Check the app version in iOS Settings > General > iPhone Storage > Intel Retail Edge Mobile, or open the app and check the version in settings/about section.Check Version:
Not applicable - check via iOS interface as described aboveVerify Fix Applied:
Confirm the app version is 3.4.7 or higher using the same method as checking vulnerability.📡 Detection & Monitoring
Log Indicators:
- Unusual privilege escalation attempts within app logs
- Multiple failed authentication attempts followed by successful privilege changes
Network Indicators:
- Unusual API calls to privileged endpoints from non-admin users
SIEM Query:
source="intel_retail_edge" AND (event_type="privilege_escalation" OR user_role_change="true")