Memory Corruption Vulnerability in SourceCodester Student Record Management System
CVE-2024-11261

6.1MEDIUM

Key Information:

Vendor
Sourcecodester
Status
Student Record Management System
Vendor
CVE Published:
15 November 2024

Badges

👾 Exploit Exists🟡 Public PoC

Summary

A critical memory corruption vulnerability has been identified in the SourceCodester Student Record Management System version 1.0, specifically within the Number of Students Menu functionality found in the StudentRecordManagementSystem.cpp file. This vulnerability enables an attacker with local access to manipulate memory allocation, potentially leading to unauthorized actions or system crashes. The exploit details have been publicly disclosed, prompting users of the affected version to prioritize immediate remediation measures to protect their systems against potential attacks.

Affected Version(s)

Student Record Management System 1.0

Exploit Proof of Concept (PoC)

PoC code is written by security researchers to demonstrate the vulnerability can be exploited. PoC code is also a key component for weaponization which could lead to ransomware.

CVE-2024-11261 - Proof of Concept

References

https://vuldb.com/?id.284718
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https://vuldb.com/?ctiid.284718
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https://vuldb.com/?submit.443906
third-party-advisory

CVSS V3.1

Score:
6.1
Severity:
MEDIUM
Confidentiality:
None
Integrity:
Low
Availability:
None
Attack Vector:
Local
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
Low
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • 🟡

    Public PoC available

  • 👾

    Exploit known to exist

  • Vulnerability published

Collectors

NVD DatabaseMitre Database1 Proof of Concept(s)

Credit

polaris0x1 (VulDB User)
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