Vulnerability Description
go-ethereum (geth) is a golang execution layer implementation of the Ethereum protocol. A vulnerable node, can be made to consume unbounded amounts of memory when handling specially crafted p2p messages sent from an attacker node. The fix is included in geth version `1.12.1-stable`, i.e, `1.12.2-unstable` and onwards. Users are advised to upgrade. There are no known workarounds for this vulnerability.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Ethereum | Go Ethereum | >= 1.10.0, < 1.12.1 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://geth.ethereum.org/docs/developers/geth-developer/disclosuresProduct
- https://github.com/ethereum/go-ethereum/releases/tag/v1.12.1Release Notes
- https://github.com/ethereum/go-ethereum/security/advisories/GHSA-ppjg-v974-84cmThird Party Advisory
- https://geth.ethereum.org/docs/developers/geth-developer/disclosuresProduct
- https://github.com/ethereum/go-ethereum/releases/tag/v1.12.1Release Notes
- https://github.com/ethereum/go-ethereum/security/advisories/GHSA-ppjg-v974-84cmThird Party Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2023-40591?
CVE-2023-40591 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.5 (HIGH). go-ethereum (geth) is a golang execution layer implementation of the Ethereum protocol. A vulnerable node, can be made to consume unbounded amounts of memory when handling specially crafted p2p messag...
How severe is CVE-2023-40591?
CVE-2023-40591 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-2023-40591?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Ethereum Go Ethereum.