Vulnerability Description
Electric Coin Company Zcashd before 2.1.1-1 allows attackers to trigger consensus failure and double spending. A valid chain could be incorrectly rejected because timestamp requirements on block headers were not properly enforced.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Electriccoin | Zcashd | < 2.1.1 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://electriccoin.co/blog/new-releases-2-1-1-and-hotfix-2-1-1-1/Release NotesVendor Advisory
- https://electriccoin.co/blog/new-releases-2-1-1-and-hotfix-2-1-1-1/Release NotesVendor Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2020-8806?
CVE-2020-8806 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.5 (HIGH). Electric Coin Company Zcashd before 2.1.1-1 allows attackers to trigger consensus failure and double spending. A valid chain could be incorrectly rejected because timestamp requirements on block heade...
How severe is CVE-2020-8806?
CVE-2020-8806 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-2020-8806?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Electriccoin Zcashd.