CVE-2017-12117 — HIGH (8.1)

Vulnerability Description

An exploitable improper authorization vulnerability exists in miner_start API of cpp-ethereum's JSON-RPC (commit 4e1015743b95821849d001618a7ce82c7c073768). A JSON request can cause an access to the restricted functionality resulting in authorization bypass. An attacker can send JSON to trigger this vulnerability.

CVSS Score

8.1

HIGH

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Attack Vector

NETWORK

Attack Complexity

HIGH

Privileges Required

NONE

User Interaction

NONE

Scope

UNCHANGED

Confidentiality

HIGH

Integrity

HIGH

Availability

HIGH

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
Ethereum	Cpp-Ethereum	-

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-863

References

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/102475Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
https://www.talosintelligence.com/vulnerability_reports/TALOS-2017-0469ExploitThird Party Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/102475Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
https://www.talosintelligence.com/vulnerability_reports/TALOS-2017-0469ExploitThird Party Advisory

FAQ

What is CVE-2017-12117?

CVE-2017-12117 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 8.1 (HIGH). An exploitable improper authorization vulnerability exists in miner_start API of cpp-ethereum's JSON-RPC (commit 4e1015743b95821849d001618a7ce82c7c073768). A JSON request can cause an access to the re...

How severe is CVE-2017-12117?

CVE-2017-12117 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 8.1/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2017-12117?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Ethereum Cpp-Ethereum.