CVE-2022-27500: Incorrect default permissions for the Intel(R) Support Android application before 21.07.40 may allow an authen

Q: How do I fix CVE-2022-27500?

support: upgrade to 21.7.40. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2022-27500 being exploited?

CVE-2022-27500 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

Q: What does CVE-2022-27500 affect?

CVE-2022-27500 affects support. Severity is medium (CVSS 5.5). Incorrect default permissions for the Intel(R) Support Android application before 21.07.40 may allow an authenticated user to potentially enable information disclosure via local access.

Q: How urgent is CVE-2022-27500?

Priority 21/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

Routine

MEDIUM 5.5UPGRADE

CVE-2022-27500 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 5.5) affecting support. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Incorrect default permissions for the Intel(R) Support Android application before 21.07.40 may allow an authenticated user to potentially enable information disclosure via local access.

Why this priority

No elevated risk signals yet

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	5.5 (Medium)
Attack vector	Local
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	Low
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	0.2% (top 91%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-276
Published	2022-08-18
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): Intel Corporation · Vendor: intel

Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2022-08-18 20:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 04:37 UTCUpdated Record last modified

intel support UPGRADE

Affected: < 21.7.40

Fixed in: 21.7.40

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy support || rpm -q support || support --version

2. UPGRADE to 21.7.40 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade support

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade support

Note

Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.

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Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.

Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2022-27500?

support: upgrade to 21.7.40. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2022-27500 being exploited?

CVE-2022-27500 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

What does CVE-2022-27500 affect?

CVE-2022-27500 affects support. Severity is medium (CVSS 5.5). Incorrect default permissions for the Intel(R) Support Android application before 21.07.40 may allow an authenticated user to potentially enable information disclosure via local access.

How urgent is CVE-2022-27500?

Priority 21/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

Software pages

Android vulnerabilities · Intel vulnerabilities

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