Application and Database Error

Description

An application and database error occurs when the application encounters issues related to both its functionality and interaction with the database backend. Unhandled exceptions in these scenarios pose significant risks, including denial of service due to memory leaks or excessive resource consumption. Additionally, they may leak sensitive information through error messages, which attackers can exploit to target the application and its database.

Recommendation

To mitigate the risks associated with application and database errors:

• Implement robust error handling mechanisms to catch and handle exceptions gracefully in both application and database layers.
• Avoid exposing sensitive information in error messages by providing generic error responses to users.
• Regularly monitor application and database logs for signs of errors and investigate root causes to prevent recurrence.

References

• CWE-200
• CWE-209
• OWASP 2021-A5
• OWASP: Error Handling Cheat Sheet