Vulnerability Description
emercoin through 0.7 (a chain-based proof-of-stake cryptocurrency) allows a remote denial of service. The attacker sends invalid headers/blocks. The attack requires no stake and can fill the victim's disk and RAM.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Emercoin | Emercoin | <= 0.7.0 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://fc19.ifca.ai/preproceedings/180-preproceedings.pdfThird Party Advisory
- https://medium.com/%40dsl_uiuc/fake-stake-attacks-on-chain-based-proof-of-stake-
- http://fc19.ifca.ai/preproceedings/180-preproceedings.pdfThird Party Advisory
- https://medium.com/%40dsl_uiuc/fake-stake-attacks-on-chain-based-proof-of-stake-
FAQ
What is CVE-2018-19152?
CVE-2018-19152 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.5 (HIGH). emercoin through 0.7 (a chain-based proof-of-stake cryptocurrency) allows a remote denial of service. The attacker sends invalid headers/blocks. The attack requires no stake and can fill the victim's ...
How severe is CVE-2018-19152?
CVE-2018-19152 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-2018-19152?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Emercoin Emercoin.