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HIGH · 7.5

CVE-2018-16733

In Go Ethereum (aka geth) before 1.8.14, TraceChain in eth/api_tracer.go does not verify that the end block is after the start block.

Vulnerability Description

In Go Ethereum (aka geth) before 1.8.14, TraceChain in eth/api_tracer.go does not verify that the end block is after the start block.

CVSS Score

7.5

HIGH

CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:N
Attack Vector
NETWORK
Attack Complexity
LOW
Privileges Required
NONE
User Interaction
NONE
Scope
UNCHANGED
Confidentiality
NONE
Integrity
HIGH
Availability
NONE

Affected Products

VendorProductVersions
EthereumGo Ethereum< 1.8.14

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-20

References

FAQ

What is CVE-2018-16733?

CVE-2018-16733 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.5 (HIGH). In Go Ethereum (aka geth) before 1.8.14, TraceChain in eth/api_tracer.go does not verify that the end block is after the start block.

How severe is CVE-2018-16733?

CVE-2018-16733 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.5/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2018-16733?

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