CVE-2024-30125 Overview
HCL BigFix Compliance server can respond with an HTTP status of 500, indicating a server-side error that may cause the server process to die. This vulnerability affects HCL BigFix Compliance, potentially leading to service disruptions.
Critical Impact
This vulnerability can cause server-side errors resulting in denial of service conditions.
Affected Products
- HCL BigFix Compliance
Discovery Timeline
- Not Available - Vulnerability discovered by Not Available
- Not Available - Responsible disclosure to hcltech
- Not Available - CVE CVE-2024-30125 assigned
- Not Available - Hcltech releases security patch
- 2024-07-18T18:15:05.460 - CVE CVE-2024-30125 published to NVD
- 2025-06-17T21:02:15.470 - Last updated in NVD database
Technical Details for CVE-2024-30125
Vulnerability Analysis
This vulnerability occurs due to the server's improper handling of specific HTTP requests, leading it to return a 500 status code. This results in a denial of service as the server process may crash occasionally.
Root Cause
The root cause of this vulnerability is a server-side processing error triggered by specific HTTP requests, causing the server to respond with an error.
Attack Vector
Local exploitation may occur if specific configurations or benign actions trigger the server-side error unexpectedly.
# Example exploitation sequence (sanitized)
curl -X POST "http://example.com/api/vulnerable_endpoint" \
-H "Content-Type: application/json" \
-d '{"trigger":"error"}'
Detection Methods for CVE-2024-30125
Indicators of Compromise
- High frequency of HTTP 500 errors
- Unusual termination of server processes
- Repeated service restarts
Detection Strategies
Employ network monitoring tools to track and alert on anomalous HTTP status codes or frequent process failures.
Monitoring Recommendations
Utilize SIEM systems to alert on patterns indicative of DoS attempts, such as a spike in 500 errors on the compliance server.
How to Mitigate CVE-2024-30125
Immediate Actions Required
- Ensure all HCL BigFix Compliance servers are updated to the latest patches.
- Monitor systems for unexpected HTTP status codes.
- Implement rate limiting to prevent potential exploitation.
Patch Information
Patches and further guidance are available through HCL's Vendor Advisory.
Workarounds
If a patch cannot be applied immediately, consider isolating the server or deploying reverse proxy solutions to filter and limit access.
# Configuration example to mitigate
iptables -A INPUT -p tcp --dport 80 -m connlimit --connlimit-above 10 -j DROP
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