CVE-2024-11097 in Student Record Management System
Summary
by MITRE • 11/12/2024
A vulnerability has been found in SourceCodester Student Record Management System 1.0 and classified as problematic. This vulnerability affects unknown code of the component Main Menu. The manipulation leads to infinite loop. Attacking locally is a requirement. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 11/12/2024
The vulnerability identified as CVE-2024-11097 represents a critical security flaw within the SourceCodester Student Record Management System version 1.0, specifically impacting the Main Menu component. This issue manifests as an infinite loop condition that can be triggered through local manipulation, making it particularly concerning for systems where unauthorized local access is possible. The vulnerability classification as problematic indicates a significant risk to system integrity and availability, as the infinite loop could potentially cause system resource exhaustion and denial of service conditions. The fact that this vulnerability has been publicly disclosed increases the risk profile substantially, as it provides potential attackers with detailed information about the specific flaw and attack vector. The local attack requirement suggests that the vulnerability cannot be exploited remotely, but this does not diminish its potential impact, especially in environments where local access is compromised or where attackers have gained footholds through other means.
The technical implementation of this infinite loop vulnerability within the Main Menu component indicates a fundamental flaw in the application's control flow logic. When users interact with the main menu interface, specific input sequences or menu selections trigger a condition that causes the application to enter an endless execution cycle. This type of vulnerability typically arises from inadequate input validation or flawed loop termination conditions within the menu processing code. The CWE (Common Weakness Enumeration) classification for such issues would likely fall under CWE-835, which specifically addresses the weakness of infinite loops or other forms of indefinite looping. This weakness can be exploited to consume system resources, potentially leading to system instability or complete system failure. The vulnerability's presence in the main menu component suggests that the application's core navigation logic contains a critical flaw that affects fundamental user interaction patterns.
The operational impact of CVE-2024-11097 extends beyond simple system availability concerns to encompass broader security implications for educational institutions and organizations utilizing this student record management system. When an infinite loop occurs within the main menu, it effectively renders the application unusable for legitimate users while potentially consuming significant CPU and memory resources. This resource exhaustion can lead to cascading failures where other applications or system services become affected, creating a broader security incident. The local attack requirement means that while remote exploitation is not possible, local privilege escalation or other initial compromise methods could provide attackers with the necessary access to trigger this vulnerability. Organizations using this system must consider the potential for attackers who have gained local access through other means to leverage this vulnerability for persistent denial of service attacks or to disrupt critical student record management operations.
Mitigation strategies for CVE-2024-11097 should focus on both immediate remediation and long-term architectural improvements to prevent similar issues in the future. The most effective immediate solution involves applying patches or code modifications that address the specific infinite loop condition within the Main Menu component, ensuring proper loop termination logic and input validation. Organizations should implement robust access controls and monitoring systems to detect unauthorized local access attempts, as this vulnerability requires local exploitation to be triggered. The ATT&CK framework classification for this vulnerability would likely include techniques such as T1059 for command and script injection, as attackers may attempt to exploit local access to trigger the infinite loop. Additionally, implementing application sandboxing or containerization for the student record management system can limit the potential impact of such vulnerabilities. Regular security assessments and code reviews should be conducted to identify similar control flow issues, particularly in menu and navigation components where user interaction patterns can create opportunities for infinite loop conditions. The system should also be configured with appropriate resource limits and monitoring to detect and respond to resource exhaustion attacks before they cause significant disruption to normal operations.