CVE-2023-41816 in Services Main App
Summary
by MITRE • 05/03/2024
An improper export vulnerability was reported in the Motorola Services Main application that could allow a local attacker to write to a local database.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 05/03/2024
The vulnerability identified as CVE-2023-41816 represents a critical improper export flaw within the Motorola Services Main application that creates significant security risks for affected systems. This vulnerability specifically targets the application's handling of local database operations, allowing unauthorized local attackers to exploit weak access controls and write directly to the database. The issue stems from insufficient validation of export operations that should typically be restricted to authorized administrative functions, creating an attack surface where malicious actors can manipulate database content through legitimate application interfaces.
The technical implementation of this vulnerability manifests through inadequate input sanitization and access control mechanisms within the application's database export functionality. When the Motorola Services Main application processes export requests, it fails to properly validate the permissions and credentials of the requesting entity, enabling local attackers to bypass normal security boundaries. This weakness falls under the category of improper access control as defined by CWE-284, where the application does not adequately enforce authorization checks during database operations. The flaw specifically impacts the application's ability to distinguish between legitimate user requests and malicious attempts to modify database contents through export mechanisms.
From an operational perspective, this vulnerability presents substantial risks to organizations relying on Motorola Services Main applications for critical business operations. Local attackers with minimal privileges can exploit this weakness to inject malicious data, modify existing records, or potentially establish persistence within the system through database manipulation. The impact extends beyond simple data corruption as attackers could leverage this capability to disrupt service availability, compromise data integrity, or create backdoors for further exploitation. The local nature of the attack means that even systems with strong network-level security controls may remain vulnerable if an attacker gains local access through other means such as physical access or credential compromise.
The security implications of CVE-2023-41816 align with ATT&CK technique T1078.004, which covers legitimate credentials and valid accounts as a means of gaining access to systems. Attackers could potentially use this vulnerability as part of a broader exploitation chain, combining local access with database manipulation to achieve more significant objectives. Organizations should consider implementing additional monitoring controls to detect unauthorized database modifications and establish proper segregation of duties within their database access controls. The vulnerability also highlights the importance of principle of least privilege enforcement and proper database administration practices. Mitigation strategies should include immediate patching of affected applications, implementation of database activity monitoring, and review of existing access controls to ensure that export operations are properly restricted and logged. Security teams should also consider network segmentation to limit local access points and implement automated vulnerability scanning to identify similar improper export vulnerabilities across their application portfolio.