Description:
The players
array is a critical component in the contract's reward distribution logic. However, the code does not verify if the players
array is empty before attempting to distribute rewards. This oversight can lead to unnecessary gas consumption as the contract may execute a loop with zero iterations, and in some cases, it could cause logic errors if the code assumes the presence of players
.
Impact:
Gas Wastage: When the players
array is empty, the contract will still execute the loop for reward distribution, resulting in wasted gas with no actual rewards being distributed.
Logic Errors: Depending on the contract’s logic, the absence of players
could lead to unexpected behavior or malfunction, especially if the contract is designed to always operate with non-empty player
data.
Proof of Concept:
From the description code above. If the players.length==0
, the loop executes zero times, leading to gas wastage and potential logic issues.
Recommended Mitigation:
Introduce a validation check at the beginning at the beginning of the reward distribution process to ensure that the players
array is not empty.
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