CVE-2020-26800: Medium severity ethereum blockchain vulnerability

Published Jan 11, 2021
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Updated

A stack overflow vulnerability in Aleth Ethereum C++ client version <= 1.8.0 using a specially crafted a config.json file may result in a denial of service.

Affected Software

1 affected component
Ethereum Aleth<=1.8.0

Event History

Jan 11, 2021
CVE Published
via MITRE·12:50 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·12:50 PM
Description

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2020-26800?

CVE-2020-26800 is a stack overflow vulnerability in Aleth Ethereum C++ client version <= 1.8.0.

2

How does CVE-2020-26800 affect Aleth Ethereum C++ client?

CVE-2020-26800 affects Aleth Ethereum C++ client version <= 1.8.0 by allowing a denial of service through a specially crafted config.json file.

3

What is the severity of CVE-2020-26800?

The severity of CVE-2020-26800 is medium with a severity value of 5.5.

4

How can I fix the CVE-2020-26800 vulnerability?

To fix the CVE-2020-26800 vulnerability, upgrade to a version of Aleth Ethereum C++ client that is higher than 1.8.0.

5

Where can I find more information about CVE-2020-26800?

You can find more information about CVE-2020-26800 on the official Ethereum website and the Aleth Ethereum C++ client GitHub repository.

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