Vulnerability Description
Diamond through 3.0.1.2 (a chain-based proof-of-stake cryptocurrency) allows a remote denial of service, exploitable by an attacker who acquires even a small amount of stake/coins in the system. The attacker sends invalid headers/blocks, which are stored on the victim's disk.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Bit.Diamonds | Diamond | <= 3.0.1.2 |
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-2018-19160?
CVE-2018-19160 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.5 (HIGH). Diamond through 3.0.1.2 (a chain-based proof-of-stake cryptocurrency) allows a remote denial of service, exploitable by an attacker who acquires even a small amount of stake/coins in the system. The a...
How severe is CVE-2018-19160?
CVE-2018-19160 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-2018-19160?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Bit.Diamonds Diamond.