CVE-2023-1489 in WiseCleaner Wise System Monitor
Summary
by MITRE • 03/19/2023
A vulnerability has been found in Lespeed WiseCleaner Wise System Monitor 1.5.3.54 and classified as critical. Affected by this vulnerability is the function 0x9C402088 in the library WiseHDInfo64.dll of the component IoControlCode Handler. The manipulation leads to improper access controls. The attack needs to be approached locally. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used. The associated identifier of this vulnerability is VDB-223375.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 04/11/2023
This critical vulnerability in Lespeed WiseCleaner Wise System Monitor version 1.5.3.54 represents a serious access control flaw within the IoControlCode Handler component. The vulnerability resides in the WiseHDInfo64.dll library where function 0x9C402088 processes input/output control codes. This flaw allows for improper access controls that could potentially enable unauthorized system operations. The vulnerability has been publicly disclosed and is actively being exploited, making it a significant threat to systems running the affected software. The attack vector requires local access, meaning an attacker must already have access to the target system to exploit this vulnerability, but once exploited, the implications can be severe.
The technical nature of this vulnerability falls under CWE-284 which specifically addresses improper access control issues in software systems. This classification indicates that the vulnerability creates a path for unauthorized users to gain access to resources or functionality that should be restricted. The IoControlCode Handler mechanism typically manages device control operations and when improperly implemented, can allow attackers to execute arbitrary code or access sensitive system information. The fact that this vulnerability is present in a system monitoring tool is particularly concerning as it could potentially be leveraged to bypass security controls or escalate privileges within the system.
From an operational impact perspective, this vulnerability could enable local attackers to perform actions that should be restricted to authorized users only. The compromised system monitoring tool could potentially be used to hide malicious activities, access system resources, or escalate privileges to administrator level access. The public disclosure of the exploit means that threat actors can readily develop and deploy attacks against vulnerable systems, increasing the risk exposure for organizations that have not yet patched or mitigated the vulnerability. The impact extends beyond simple privilege escalation as system monitoring tools often have extensive access to system information and can provide attackers with valuable insights for further attacks.
Security professionals should prioritize immediate remediation of this vulnerability through software updates from the vendor or implementation of compensating controls. Organizations should conduct thorough vulnerability assessments to identify systems running the affected software and ensure all systems are updated to patched versions. The local attack requirement does not diminish the severity of this vulnerability as it still provides a pathway for attackers who have already gained local access to the system to escalate their privileges or access sensitive information. Implementing additional security controls such as application whitelisting, privilege separation, and monitoring for unusual system behavior can help mitigate the risk while waiting for official patches to be deployed. The vulnerability demonstrates the importance of proper input validation and access control implementation in system-level components that handle device control operations.