CVE-2024-57643 in virtuoso-opensource
Summary
by MITRE • 01/14/2025
An issue in the box_deserialize_string component of openlink virtuoso-opensource v7.2.11 allows attackers to cause a Denial of Service (DoS) via crafted SQL statements.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 06/29/2025
The vulnerability identified as CVE-2024-57643 resides within the box_deserialize_string component of the openlink virtuoso-opensource version 7.2.11 database system. This issue represents a significant security concern that can be exploited by malicious actors to disrupt service availability. The vulnerability specifically manifests when the system processes crafted SQL statements that trigger improper handling within the deserialization logic of the box component, ultimately leading to a denial of service condition that affects the overall operational integrity of the database system.
The technical flaw stems from inadequate input validation and error handling mechanisms within the box_deserialize_string function. When processing specially crafted SQL queries, the system fails to properly validate or sanitize the input data before attempting to deserialize it into internal data structures. This weakness creates an execution path where malformed or unexpected data can cause the deserialization process to fail catastrophically, resulting in system instability and subsequent denial of service. The vulnerability falls under the category of improper input validation as defined by CWE-20, which specifically addresses weaknesses related to insufficient validation of input data that can lead to various security issues including denial of service conditions.
The operational impact of this vulnerability extends beyond simple service disruption, as it can be leveraged by attackers to systematically degrade database performance and availability. An attacker who successfully exploits this vulnerability can cause the virtuoso-opensource database to become unresponsive, requiring manual intervention to restore normal operations. The attack vector is particularly concerning because it can be executed through standard SQL injection techniques, making it accessible to threat actors with varying levels of expertise. The DoS condition affects all database operations and can potentially impact business-critical applications that depend on the database for their functionality, leading to significant operational downtime and potential financial losses.
Mitigation strategies for CVE-2024-57643 should prioritize immediate patching of the affected virtuoso-opensource version to the latest available release that contains the fix for this deserialization vulnerability. Organizations should also implement network-level protections such as firewalls and intrusion detection systems that can monitor for and block suspicious SQL patterns that might indicate exploitation attempts. Additionally, input validation should be strengthened at multiple layers including application-level filtering and database query parameterization to prevent malformed SQL from reaching the vulnerable deserialization component. The vulnerability aligns with ATT&CK technique T1499.004 which covers network denial of service attacks, and organizations should consider implementing monitoring solutions that can detect anomalous database behavior patterns indicative of DoS exploitation attempts. Regular security assessments and vulnerability scanning should be conducted to identify similar weaknesses in other components of the database infrastructure, as this vulnerability may be indicative of broader architectural issues in input handling and validation mechanisms.