First Flight #17: Dussehra

Summary

The test_enterPeopleWhoLikeRam_notEqualFee test case aims to verify that transactions with an incorrect entry fee are reverted with the Dussehra__NotEqualToEntranceFee error. However, the implementation lacks proper validation for the entry fee amount, which could lead to potential vulnerabilities.

Vulnerability Details

The test case checks that a transaction with a value different from the expected entry fee (1 ether) is reverted. However, the actual smart contract implementation of Dussehra.sol does not contain adequate checks for this condition, leading to potential exploitation. Here’s a detailed breakdown:

Entry Fee Validation Missing: The enterPeopleWhoLikeRam function should validate that the incoming transaction value matches the expected entry fee. If this validation is not properly implemented, users could potentially exploit the contract by sending different amounts, bypassing the intended fee mechanism.

Lack of Revert Condition: The Dussehra__NotEqualToEntranceFee error is correctly expected in the test, but the corresponding require statement in the contract's code is missing. This oversight means users could enter the event with arbitrary amounts, undermining the fee mechanism.

Impact

Financial Exploitation: Users could bypass the entry fee requirement by sending any amount of ether, potentially flooding the event with users who have not paid the correct fee.
Smart Contract Integrity: The integrity of the event is compromised, leading to potential abuse and disruption of the intended functionality.

Tools Used

Foundry: For testing and simulation.
Solidity Static Analysis Tools: For code inspection and vulnerability detection.

Recommendations

Implement Entry Fee Validation: Add a require statement in the enterPeopleWhoLikeRam function to enforce the correct entry fee:

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function enterPeopleWhoLikeRam() external payable {
require(msg.value == entranceFee, "Dussehra__NotEqualToEntranceFee");
...
}
Add Error Handling: Ensure that the error handling for incorrect fees is comprehensive and clearly defined in the contract logic to prevent any ambiguity.

Code Review and Testing: Conduct a thorough code review and additional testing to ensure all edge cases are covered, particularly for financial transactions and fee validation.