Mutual Fund Distribution Product (aiM-Star): Improper Control of Interaction Frequency
CVE-2024-45788 is a high-severity improper control of interaction frequency vulnerability in Mutual Fund Distribution Product (aiM-Star) from Reedos Software Solutions, with a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.5 out of 10. It can be exploited remotely over the network by an unauthenticated attacker, without any action from a user. Affected Mutual Fund Distribution Product (aiM-Star) versions: 2.0.1. The record does not name a fixed version, so check the vendor advisory. There is no confirmed exploitation so far. EPSS estimates a 0.5% chance of exploitation within 30 days, which is low compared with other CVEs.
High severity with no evidence of exploitation so far.
What to do
- Check which version of Mutual Fund Distribution Product (aiM-Star) you run against the affected versions below, and install the vendor's latest release.
- Until you can update, restrict network access to the affected service so it is not reachable from untrusted networks.
Affected products and versions
| Vendor | Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reedos Software Solutions | Mutual Fund Distribution Product (aiM-Star) | 2.0.1 | Not stated |
| Reedos | aim-star | 2.0.1 | Not stated |
Version data comes from the organisation that assigned the CVE. Confirm against the vendor advisory before deciding you are unaffected.
How the severity score breaks down
- Attack vector
- NetworkCan be exploited remotely over a network, including the internet.
- Attack complexity
- LowNo special conditions are needed; the attack works reliably.
- Privileges required
- NoneNo account or login is needed.
- User interaction
- NoneNo action by a victim is required.
- Scope
- UnchangedImpact stays within the vulnerable component.
- Confidentiality
- NoneNo data is disclosed.
- Integrity
- NoneNothing can be modified.
- Availability
- HighThe component can be taken down completely.
Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H. Scored by NVD.
| Scoring system | Score | Severity | Scored by |
|---|---|---|---|
| CVSS 4.0 | 8.7 | High | CNA (cert-in.org.in) |
| CVSS 3.1 | 7.5 | High | NVD |
Official description
This vulnerability exists in Reedos aiM-Star version 2.0.1 due to missing rate limiting on OTP requests in certain API endpoints. An authenticated remote attacker could exploit this vulnerability by sending multiple OTP request through vulnerable API endpoints which could lead to the OTP bombing/flooding on the targeted system.
Source: the CVE record as published by its numbering authority, via NVD and CVE.org.
The underlying weakness: Improper Control of Interaction Frequency
The product does not properly limit the number or frequency of interactions that it has with an actor, such as the number of incoming requests.
More Improper Control of Interaction Frequency vulnerabilities (CWE-799)
Timeline
- CVE record published.
- CISA published its SSVC assessment (exploitation: none, automatable: yes, technical impact: partial).
- Record last changed materially (score, affected products, status or references).
References
Third-party and government advisories
- cert-in.org.in/s2cMainServlet?pageid=PUBVLNOTES01&VLCODE=CIVN-2024-0291Third Party Advisory
Other vulnerabilities in Mutual Fund Distribution Product (aiM-Star)
- 9.8 Critical severity
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