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CRITICAL · 10.0

CVE-2017-14451

An exploitable out-of-bounds read vulnerability exists in libevm (Ethereum Virtual Machine) of CPP-Ethereum. A specially crafted smart contract code can cause an out-of-bounds read which can subsequen...

Vulnerability Description

An exploitable out-of-bounds read vulnerability exists in libevm (Ethereum Virtual Machine) of CPP-Ethereum. A specially crafted smart contract code can cause an out-of-bounds read which can subsequently trigger an out-of-bounds write resulting in remote code execution. An attacker can create/send malicious smart contract to trigger this vulnerability.

CVSS Score

10.0

CRITICAL

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H
Attack Vector
NETWORK
Attack Complexity
LOW
Privileges Required
NONE
User Interaction
NONE
Scope
CHANGED
Confidentiality
HIGH
Integrity
HIGH
Availability
HIGH

Affected Products

VendorProductVersions
EthereumEthereum-

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-125

References

FAQ

What is CVE-2017-14451?

CVE-2017-14451 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 10.0 (CRITICAL). An exploitable out-of-bounds read vulnerability exists in libevm (Ethereum Virtual Machine) of CPP-Ethereum. A specially crafted smart contract code can cause an out-of-bounds read which can subsequen...

How severe is CVE-2017-14451?

CVE-2017-14451 has been rated CRITICAL with a CVSS base score of 10.0/10. This is considered a critical vulnerability requiring immediate attention.

Is there a patch for CVE-2017-14451?

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