Vulnerability Description
Go Ethereum is the official Golang implementation of the Ethereum protocol. Prior to version 1.10.9, a vulnerable node is susceptible to crash when processing a maliciously crafted message from a peer. Version v1.10.9 contains patches to the vulnerability. There are no known workarounds aside from upgrading.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Ethereum | Go Ethereum | < 1.10.9 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://github.com/ethereum/go-ethereum/commit/e40b37718326b8b4873b3b00a0db2e6c6PatchThird Party Advisory
- https://github.com/ethereum/go-ethereum/pull/23801PatchThird Party Advisory
- https://github.com/ethereum/go-ethereum/releases/tag/v1.10.9Release NotesThird Party Advisory
- https://github.com/ethereum/go-ethereum/security/advisories/GHSA-59hh-656j-3p7vThird Party Advisory
- https://github.com/ethereum/go-ethereum/commit/e40b37718326b8b4873b3b00a0db2e6c6PatchThird Party Advisory
- https://github.com/ethereum/go-ethereum/pull/23801PatchThird Party Advisory
- https://github.com/ethereum/go-ethereum/releases/tag/v1.10.9Release NotesThird Party Advisory
- https://github.com/ethereum/go-ethereum/security/advisories/GHSA-59hh-656j-3p7vThird Party Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2021-41173?
CVE-2021-41173 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.7 (MEDIUM). Go Ethereum is the official Golang implementation of the Ethereum protocol. Prior to version 1.10.9, a vulnerable node is susceptible to crash when processing a maliciously crafted message from a peer...
How severe is CVE-2021-41173?
CVE-2021-41173 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 5.7/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2021-41173?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Ethereum Go Ethereum.