CVE-2024-1194 in AlienIP
Summary
by MITRE • 02/02/2024
A vulnerability classified as problematic has been found in Armcode AlienIP 2.41. Affected is an unknown function of the component Locate Host Handler. The manipulation leads to denial of service. It is possible to launch the attack on the local host. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used. The identifier of this vulnerability is VDB-252684. NOTE: The vendor was contacted early about this disclosure but did not respond in any way.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 02/25/2024
The vulnerability identified as CVE-2024-1194 represents a denial of service flaw within Armcode AlienIP version 2.41, specifically affecting the Locate Host Handler component. This issue falls under the category of problematic vulnerabilities that can severely impact system availability and operational continuity. The vulnerability's classification as a denial of service indicates that attackers can disrupt normal system operations, potentially causing services to become unavailable to legitimate users. The affected component, Locate Host Handler, suggests this vulnerability operates within network discovery or host identification functionality, making it particularly concerning for security infrastructure applications.
The technical nature of this vulnerability stems from an unknown function within the Locate Host Handler that can be manipulated to trigger a denial of service condition. This manipulation occurs locally on the host system, meaning that an attacker does not require network access or remote exploitation capabilities to compromise the system. The local attack vector significantly increases the threat surface as it requires only local system access, potentially through physical access, compromised user accounts, or other local privilege escalation techniques. The fact that the exploit has been publicly disclosed and is potentially in use indicates that threat actors have already developed working methods to leverage this weakness, making immediate remediation critical for affected systems.
The operational impact of CVE-2024-1194 extends beyond simple service disruption, as denial of service vulnerabilities in core network infrastructure components can cascade into broader system failures. When the Locate Host Handler is compromised, it can prevent legitimate network discovery operations, potentially breaking critical network management functions and security monitoring capabilities. This vulnerability directly impacts the availability of network services and can interfere with security operations that depend on accurate host identification and location services. The lack of vendor response to early disclosure attempts compounds the risk, as organizations cannot rely on official patches or updates, forcing them to implement emergency mitigation strategies.
Organizations affected by this vulnerability should immediately assess their deployment of Armcode AlienIP 2.41 and implement compensating controls to protect against potential exploitation. Given that the exploit is publicly available, the window for defensive action is limited, making proactive mitigation essential. Recommended approaches include implementing network segmentation to isolate affected systems, disabling unnecessary network discovery functions, and monitoring for anomalous host location requests that might indicate exploitation attempts. The vulnerability's classification aligns with CWE-400 which addresses "Uncontrolled Resource Consumption" and potentially CWE-119 which deals with "Improper Access of Resource Through Symbolic Link", as the denial of service condition can stem from improper resource handling within the host location functionality. From an attack perspective, this vulnerability maps to ATT&CK technique T1499.004 which covers "Endpoint Denial of Service" and represents a significant threat to system availability and operational security.