CVE-2018-19184: Null Pointer Dereference

Published Nov 12, 2018
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Updated

cmd/evm/runner.go in Go Ethereum (aka geth) allows attackers to cause a denial of service (SEGV) via crafted bytecode. Specific Go Packages Affected github.com/ethereum/go-ethereum/cmd/evm

Other sources

cmd/evm/runner.go in Go Ethereum (aka geth) 1.8.17 allows attackers to cause a denial of service (SEGV) via crafted bytecode.

Affected Software

2 affected componentsFixes available
go/github.com/ethereum/go-ethereum<1.8.14
1.8.14
Ethereum Go Ethereum=1.8.17

Event History

Nov 12, 2018
CVE Published
via MITRE·02:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·02:00 AM
Description
Jun 29, 2021
Advisory Published
09:23 PM

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2018-19184?

CVE-2018-19184 is a vulnerability in Go Ethereum (aka geth) 1.8.17 that allows attackers to cause a denial of service (SEGV) via crafted bytecode.

2

What is the severity of CVE-2018-19184?

CVE-2018-19184 has a severity level of high, with a CVSS score of 7.5.

3

How can this vulnerability be exploited?

This vulnerability can be exploited by attackers through crafted bytecode, causing a denial of service (SEGV).

4

Which packages are affected by CVE-2018-19184?

The specific Go package affected is github.com/ethereum/go-ethereum/cmd/evm, with versions up to exclusive 1.8.14.

5

Is there a fix for CVE-2018-19184?

Yes, a fix for CVE-2018-19184 is available in Go Ethereum version 1.8.14.

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