Vulnerability Description
Zcashd in Zcash before 2.0.7-3 allows discovery of the IP address of a full node that owns a shielded address, related to mishandling of exceptions during deserialization of note plaintexts. This affects anyone who has disclosed their zaddr to a third party.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Z.Cash | Zcash | < 2.0.7-3 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://duke.leto.net/2019/10/01/zcash-metadata-leakage-cve-2019-16930.htmlMitigationThird Party Advisory
- https://github.com/zcash/zcash/commit/c1fbf8ab5d73cff5e1f45236995857c75ba4128dPatchThird Party Advisory
- https://github.com/zcash/zcash/releases/tag/v2.0.7-3Third Party Advisory
- https://z.cash/support/security/announcements/security-announcement-2019-09-24/Vendor Advisory
- http://duke.leto.net/2019/10/01/zcash-metadata-leakage-cve-2019-16930.htmlMitigationThird Party Advisory
- https://github.com/zcash/zcash/commit/c1fbf8ab5d73cff5e1f45236995857c75ba4128dPatchThird Party Advisory
- https://github.com/zcash/zcash/releases/tag/v2.0.7-3Third Party Advisory
- https://z.cash/support/security/announcements/security-announcement-2019-09-24/Vendor Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2019-16930?
CVE-2019-16930 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.3 (MEDIUM). Zcashd in Zcash before 2.0.7-3 allows discovery of the IP address of a full node that owns a shielded address, related to mishandling of exceptions during deserialization of note plaintexts. This affe...
How severe is CVE-2019-16930?
CVE-2019-16930 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 5.3/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2019-16930?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Z.Cash Zcash.