CVE-2017-14457: High severity ethereum vulnerability
An exploitable information leak/denial of service vulnerability exists in the libevm (Ethereum Virtual Machine) create2 opcode handler of CPP-Ethereum. A specially crafted smart contract code can cause an out-of-bounds read leading to memory disclosure or denial of service. An attacker can create/send malicious a smart contract to trigger this vulnerability.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2017-14457?
CVE-2017-14457 is an exploitable information leak/denial of service vulnerability in the libevm (Ethereum Virtual Machine) `create2` opcode handler of CPP-Ethereum.
What is the severity of CVE-2017-14457?
The severity of CVE-2017-14457 is high with a CVSS score of 8.2.
What is the affected software of CVE-2017-14457?
The affected software of CVE-2017-14457 is Ethereum Virtual Machine.
How can CVE-2017-14457 be exploited?
CVE-2017-14457 can be exploited by a specially crafted smart contract code that can cause an out-of-bounds read leading to memory disclosure or denial of service.
Are there any references for CVE-2017-14457?
Yes, there are references available for CVE-2017-14457. You can find them at the following links: [Link 1](http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/102475), [Link 2](https://www.talosintelligence.com/vulnerability_reports/TALOS-2017-0503).