CVE-2023-6093 in OnCell G3150A-LTE
Summary
by MITRE • 12/31/2023
A vulnerability has been identified in OnCell G3150A-LTE Series firmware versions v1.3 and prior. The vulnerability result from incorrectly restricts frame objects, which lead to user confusion about which interface the user is interacting with.
This vulnerability may lead attacker to trick user into interacting with the application.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 01/22/2024
The vulnerability identified in the OnCell G3150A-LTE Series firmware versions v1.3 and prior represents a critical user interface manipulation issue that undermines the security posture of the device. This flaw manifests through improper frame object restrictions within the graphical user interface, creating an environment where users cannot accurately determine which interface element they are currently interacting with. The technical nature of this vulnerability stems from inadequate separation between different UI components, allowing for potential confusion during user interactions that could be exploited by malicious actors.
The core technical flaw involves the improper implementation of frame object restrictions that should normally isolate different interface elements to prevent cross-contamination of user inputs. When these restrictions are weakened or bypassed, attackers can manipulate the user interface to create misleading interactions where users believe they are engaging with one interface component while actually interacting with another. This type of vulnerability falls under the category of user interface security flaws that can be categorized as CWE-691, which specifically addresses insufficient control of a resource through a mechanism that allows access to restricted functions.
The operational impact of this vulnerability extends beyond simple user confusion to potentially enable sophisticated social engineering attacks. Attackers can exploit the ambiguous interface state to trick users into performing unintended actions, such as entering credentials into a fraudulent interface or executing commands through manipulated controls. This vulnerability creates an attack surface that aligns with techniques described in the MITRE ATT&CK framework under the T1548.002 tactic, specifically focusing on abuse of interface manipulation to deceive users into performing actions that compromise system security. The risk is particularly elevated in environments where users may not be security-aware or where the device is deployed in public or unattended locations.
The security implications of this vulnerability are significant as it essentially provides an attack vector that bypasses traditional authentication and authorization mechanisms by relying on user perception rather than technical controls. Users who are tricked into interacting with manipulated interface elements may unknowingly provide sensitive information or execute malicious commands that would otherwise be prevented by proper access controls. This type of vulnerability demonstrates the critical importance of proper user interface design and the necessity of implementing robust interface isolation mechanisms to prevent such deceptive interactions. Organizations deploying these devices should implement immediate mitigations including firmware updates where available, user education programs to recognize potential interface manipulation attempts, and additional monitoring of user interactions to detect suspicious behavior patterns that may indicate exploitation attempts.