Vulnerability Description
A stack overflow vulnerability in Aleth Ethereum C++ client version <= 1.8.0 using a specially crafted a config.json file may result in a denial of service.
CVSS Score
5.5
MEDIUM
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Ethereum | Aleth | <= 1.8.0 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://ethereum.org/en/about/Vendor Advisory
- https://github.com/ethereum/alethThird Party Advisory
- https://github.com/ethereum/aleth/issues/5917ExploitThird Party Advisory
- https://ethereum.org/en/about/Vendor Advisory
- https://github.com/ethereum/alethThird Party Advisory
- https://github.com/ethereum/aleth/issues/5917ExploitThird Party Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2020-26800?
CVE-2020-26800 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.5 (MEDIUM). A stack overflow vulnerability in Aleth Ethereum C++ client version <= 1.8.0 using a specially crafted a config.json file may result in a denial of service.
How severe is CVE-2020-26800?
CVE-2020-26800 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 5.5/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2020-26800?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Ethereum Aleth.