Integer Overflow in FalkorDB Bulk Insert Component Causes DoS

Executive Summary

This vulnerability is an integer overflow in the _BulkInsert_ReadProperty component of FalkorDB v4.20.1. It occurs in the file /bulk_insert.c and allows attackers to cause a Denial of Service by sending specially crafted input.

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Detection Guidance

This vulnerability involves an integer overflow in FalkorDB's _BulkInsert_ReadProperty component. Detection requires checking for crashes or abnormal behavior in FalkorDB v4.20.1 during bulk insert operations. Monitor logs for segmentation faults or memory errors. No specific commands are provided in the context.

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Impact Analysis

The vulnerability can lead to a Denial of Service, meaning the FalkorDB service may become unavailable or unresponsive when processing malicious input. This could disrupt applications relying on FalkorDB for data operations.

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Compliance Impact

This vulnerability causes a Denial of Service (DoS) via integer overflow, which could disrupt services handling sensitive data. For GDPR, this may impact availability of personal data processing systems. For HIPAA, it could affect the integrity and availability of protected health information systems.

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Mitigation Strategies

Update FalkorDB to a version that patches the integer overflow in _BulkInsert_ReadProperty. If using Redis with the FalkorDB module, verify the installed version is not v4.20.1 and upgrade accordingly.

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