Input Validation Flaw in SourceCodester Phone Contact Manager System
CVE-2024-12355

7.8HIGH

Key Information:

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

Badges

👾 Exploit Exists🟡 Public PoC

Summary

CVE-2024-12355 represents a significant security vulnerability found in the SourceCodester Phone Contact Manager System version 1.0. The issue lies within the ContactBook::adding function located in ContactBook.cpp, where improper input validation allows for potential exploitation. This flaw requires local access to execute an attack, but due to its nature, once leveraged, it can lead to severe consequences, including unauthorized data manipulation or system compromise. The vulnerability has been publicly disclosed, increasing the urgency for users to apply necessary patches or implement mitigating controls as soon as possible.

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-2024-12355 - Proof of Concept

References

https://vuldb.com/?id.287275
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https://vuldb.com/?ctiid.287275
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https://vuldb.com/?submit.457864
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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

Collectors

NVD DatabaseMitre Database1 Proof of Concept(s)

Credit

Tinkanet (VulDB User)
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