CVE-2023-1488
Published: 18 March 2023
Summary
CVE-2023-1488 is a low-severity Improper Resource Shutdown or Release (CWE-404) vulnerability in Wisecleaner Wise System Monitor. Its CVSS base score is 3.3 (Low).
Operationally, ranked in the top 16.4% of CVEs by exploit likelihood; it is not currently listed in the CISA KEV catalog; a public proof-of-concept is referenced.
EU & UK References
- 🇪🇺 ENISA EUVD: EUVD-2023-23736
Vulnerability details
A vulnerability, which was classified as problematic, was found in Lespeed WiseCleaner Wise System Monitor 1.5.3.54. Affected is the function 0x9C40A0D8/0x9C40A0DC/0x9C40A0E0 in the library WiseHDInfo64.dll of the component IoControlCode Handler. The manipulation leads to denial of service. It is possible…
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to launch the attack on the local host. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used. VDB-223374 is the identifier assigned to this vulnerability.
- CWE(s)
Related Threats
No named actor attribution yet. ATT&CK technique mapping in progress for this CVE.
Affected Assets
Mitigating Controls
Likely Mitigating Controls AI
Per-CVE control mapping for this CVE has not run yet; the list below is derived from the weakness types (CWEs) cited in the NVD entry.
Contingency plan updates incorporate proper resource shutdown and release steps, preventing attackers from leveraging incomplete cleanup during recovery scenarios.
Mandates explicit shutdown of the network connection at session conclusion, directly addressing improper resource release.
Requires proper shutdown/release procedures that include overwriting or isolating data to block unintended transfer via reused system objects.
Procedures can mandate orderly shutdown or release of resources when failures occur, preventing improper resource handling after a fault.