CVE-2017-12112
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CVE-2017-12112 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 8.1/10 on the CVSS scale. An exploitable improper authorization vulnerability exists in admin_addPeer API of cpp-ethereum's JSON-RPC (commit 4e1015743b95821849d001618a7ce82c7c073768). A JSON request can cause an access to the restricted functionality resulting in authorization bypass. EPSS estimates a 1.47% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
An exploitable improper authorization vulnerability exists in admin_addPeer API of cpp-ethereum's JSON-RPC (commit 4e1015743b95821849d001618a7ce82c7c073768). A JSON request can cause an access to the restricted functionality resulting in authorization bypass. An attacker can send JSON to trigger this vulnerability.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Ethereum | Cpp-Ethereum | All versions |
References
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/102475Broken Link, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- https://www.talosintelligence.com/vulnerability_reports/TALOS-2017-0464Exploit, Third Party Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/102475Broken Link, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- https://www.talosintelligence.com/vulnerability_reports/TALOS-2017-0464Exploit, Third Party Advisory
Timeline
- Published
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- Status
- Modified
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