CVE-2023-52352 in SC7731E
Summary
by MITRE • 04/08/2024
In Network Adapter Service, there is a possible missing permission check. This could lead to local denial of service with no additional execution privileges needed
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 11/27/2024
The vulnerability identified as CVE-2023-52352 resides within the Network Adapter Service component of a network infrastructure system, representing a critical weakness in access control mechanisms. This issue manifests as a missing permission check that fundamentally undermines the service's ability to properly validate user privileges before executing sensitive operations. The vulnerability specifically affects systems where network adapter services are deployed, creating potential entry points for unauthorized local users to disrupt network operations without requiring elevated privileges or additional malicious payloads. The absence of proper authorization validation creates a scenario where any local user can potentially trigger service disruptions, effectively compromising system availability and network functionality.
From a technical perspective, the flaw operates as a privilege escalation vulnerability classified under CWE-284, which deals with improper access control mechanisms. The Network Adapter Service fails to implement adequate permission verification before processing incoming requests or executing critical network operations. This missing validation allows local attackers to manipulate service behavior through crafted inputs or direct service interaction, bypassing intended security boundaries. The vulnerability's design flaw enables a local denial of service condition where the service becomes unresponsive or crashes due to unauthorized manipulation of its operational parameters. The attack vector requires only local system access, making it particularly dangerous as it can be exploited by users with minimal privileges who may have legitimate access to the system for other purposes.
The operational impact of CVE-2023-52352 extends beyond simple service disruption, potentially creating cascading effects throughout network infrastructure. When the Network Adapter Service becomes compromised, it can lead to complete network connectivity failures for affected systems, impacting business continuity and operational efficiency. Organizations may experience increased downtime, reduced network performance, and potential data transmission failures that could affect mission-critical operations. The vulnerability's nature as a local denial of service means that even users with standard privileges can cause significant disruption, making it particularly challenging to monitor and prevent. This type of vulnerability aligns with ATT&CK technique T1489 which involves denying access to resources, and T1068 which covers local privilege escalation techniques that can be leveraged to cause system instability.
Mitigation strategies for CVE-2023-52352 must address the fundamental access control failure by implementing proper permission validation mechanisms within the Network Adapter Service. Organizations should immediately apply vendor-provided patches or updates that correct the missing permission checks and ensure all network adapter services properly validate user privileges before executing sensitive operations. System administrators should conduct comprehensive access control reviews to identify any other services that may exhibit similar permission validation gaps, implementing mandatory permission checks for all critical system components. Network segmentation and privilege separation techniques should be enhanced to limit the potential impact of local user access, while monitoring systems should be deployed to detect unauthorized service manipulation attempts. Additionally, regular security audits and penetration testing should be conducted to identify and remediate similar access control vulnerabilities across the entire network infrastructure, ensuring that all services maintain proper authorization boundaries as defined by security frameworks and industry standards.