CVE-2018-3972 — CRITICAL (9.8)

Vulnerability Description

An exploitable code execution vulnerability exists in the Levin deserialization functionality of the Epee library, as used in Monero 'Lithium Luna' (v0.12.2.0-master-ffab6700) and other cryptocurrencies. A specially crafted network packet can cause a logic flaw, resulting in code execution. An attacker can send a packet to trigger this vulnerability.

CVSS Score

9.8

CRITICAL

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

Attack Vector

NETWORK

Attack Complexity

LOW

Privileges Required

NONE

User Interaction

NONE

Scope

UNCHANGED

Confidentiality

HIGH

Integrity

HIGH

Availability

HIGH

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
Getmonero	Monero	0.12.2.0

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-502

References

https://blog.talosintelligence.com/2018/09/epee-levin-vuln.htmlThird Party Advisory
https://www.talosintelligence.com/vulnerability_reports/TALOS-2018-0637ExploitThird Party Advisory
https://blog.talosintelligence.com/2018/09/epee-levin-vuln.htmlThird Party Advisory
https://www.talosintelligence.com/vulnerability_reports/TALOS-2018-0637ExploitThird Party Advisory

FAQ

What is CVE-2018-3972?

CVE-2018-3972 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL). An exploitable code execution vulnerability exists in the Levin deserialization functionality of the Epee library, as used in Monero 'Lithium Luna' (v0.12.2.0-master-ffab6700) and other cryptocurrenci...

How severe is CVE-2018-3972?

CVE-2018-3972 has been rated CRITICAL with a CVSS base score of 9.8/10. This is considered a critical vulnerability requiring immediate attention.

Is there a patch for CVE-2018-3972?

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