CVE-2024-30125: HCLTech BigFix Compliance DOS Vulnerability

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.

bash

# 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.