CWE-1065: Runtime Resource Management Control Element in a Component Built to Run on Application Servers

What is Runtime Resource Management Control Element in a Component Built to Run on Application Servers?

• Overview: This vulnerability occurs when a software component, designed to run on an application server, bypasses the server's API and uses low-level methods for resource management. This approach can lead to unreliable product performance and potential security vulnerabilities.

• Exploitation Methods:

• Attackers can exploit this vulnerability by accessing code that manages resources improperly, leading to resource exhaustion or system instability.
• Common attack patterns include resource hijacking, unauthorized resource manipulation, and denial of service (DoS) attacks targeting mismanaged components.

• Security Impact:

• Direct consequences of successful exploitation include application crashes, unresponsive systems, and unauthorized access to resources.
• Potential cascading effects involve broader system failures, data corruption, and exposure to further attacks due to weakened defenses.
• Business impact can include service downtime, loss of customer trust, financial losses, and potential legal liabilities.

• Prevention Guidelines:

• Specific code-level fixes involve using the application server's API for all resource management tasks, ensuring better integration and stability.
• Security best practices include regular code reviews for resource management practices and adherence to server-specific guidelines.
• Recommended tools and frameworks include those that enforce resource management policies and provide automated checks for API use, such as static analysis tools.

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Technical Details

Likelihood of Exploit: Not specified

Affected Languages: Not specified

Affected Technologies: Not specified