Buffer Overflow Vulnerability in SourceCodester Phone Contact Manager System
CVE-2024-12354

7.8HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor
Sourcecodester
Status
Phone Contact Manager System
Vendor
CVE Published:
9 December 2024

Badges

👾 Exploit Exists🟡 Public PoC

Summary

A critical buffer overflow vulnerability has been identified in the UserInterface::MenuDisplayStart function of the User Menu component within SourceCodester Phone Contact Manager System version 1.0. This vulnerability allows an attacker to manipulate the function, potentially leading to local code execution and unauthorized access to sensitive information. The exploit has already been disclosed, making this a pressing concern for users of the affected software. Users are strongly advised to apply necessary patches or employ mitigation strategies to protect against potential attacks.

Affected Version(s)

Phone Contact Manager 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-2024-12354 - Proof of Concept

References

https://vuldb.com/?id.287274
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https://vuldb.com/?ctiid.287274
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https://vuldb.com/?submit.457477
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CVSS V3.1

Score:
7.8
Severity:
HIGH
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
High
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Local
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
Low
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • 🟡

    Public PoC available

  • 👾

    Exploit known to exist

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

Credit

Jason huibin wong (VulDB User)
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