Vulnerability identifier: #VU9969
Vulnerability risk: Medium
CVSSv3.1: 5.3 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:C/C:N/I:L/A:N/E:U/RL:U/RC:C]
CVE-ID:
CWE-ID:
CWE-285
Exploitation vector: Network
Exploit availability: No
Vulnerable software:
CPP-Ethereum
Universal components / Libraries /
Software for developers
Vendor: Ethereum
Description
The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to bypass authorization on the target system.
The weakness exists in admin_nodeInfo API of cpp-ethereum's JSON-RPC due to improper authorization. A remote attacker can make a specially crafted JSON request, gain access to the restricted functionality and bypass authorization.
Mitigation
Cybersecurity Help is currently unaware of any solutions addressing the vulnerability.
Vulnerable software versions
CPP-Ethereum: All versions
External links
http://www.talosintelligence.com/vulnerability_reports/TALOS-2017-0465
Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?
Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.
Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?
No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.