CVE-2022-29177: DoS via malicious p2p message in Go-Ethereum
Go Ethereum is the official Golang implementation of the Ethereum protocol. Prior to version 1.10.17, a vulnerable node, if configured to use high verbosity logging, can be made to crash when handling specially crafted p2p messages sent from an attacker node. Version 1.10.17 contains a patch that addresses the problem. As a workaround, setting loglevel to default level (INFO) makes the node not vulnerable to this attack.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2022-29177?
CVE-2022-29177 is a vulnerability in Go Ethereum, the official Golang implementation of the Ethereum protocol.
How does CVE-2022-29177 affect Go Ethereum?
CVE-2022-29177 affects Go Ethereum versions prior to 1.10.17 and can cause a crash when handling specially crafted p2p messages from an attacker node.
What is the severity of CVE-2022-29177?
CVE-2022-29177 has a severity score of 5.9, which is considered medium.
How can I fix CVE-2022-29177?
To fix CVE-2022-29177, upgrade to version 1.10.17 of Go Ethereum, which contains a patch for the vulnerability.
Where can I find more information about CVE-2022-29177?
You can find more information about CVE-2022-29177 in the official GitHub security advisories page for Go Ethereum.