CVE-2018-15890
UnknownEPSS 2.96%
Last modified
CVE-2018-15890 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. An issue was discovered in EthereumJ 1.8.2. There is Unsafe Deserialization in ois.readObject in mine/Ethash.java and decoder.readObject in crypto/ECKey.java. EPSS estimates a 2.96% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
An issue was discovered in EthereumJ 1.8.2. There is Unsafe Deserialization in ois.readObject in mine/Ethash.java and decoder.readObject in crypto/ECKey.java. When a node syncs and mines a new block, arbitrary OS commands can be run on the server.
Metrics
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Ethereum | Ethereumj | 1.8.2 |
References
- https://github.com/ethereum/ethereumj/issues/1161Exploit, Issue Tracking, Third Party Advisory
- https://github.com/frohoff/ysoserial/Exploit, Third Party Advisory
- https://github.com/ethereum/ethereumj/issues/1161Exploit, Issue Tracking, Third Party Advisory
- https://github.com/frohoff/ysoserial/Exploit, Third Party Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2018-15890?
An issue was discovered in EthereumJ 1.8.2. There is Unsafe Deserialization in ois.readObject in mine/Ethash.java and decoder.readObject in crypto/ECKey.java. When a node syncs and mines a new block, arbitrary OS commands can be run on the server.
How severe is CVE-2018-15890?
Severity scoring for CVE-2018-15890 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 2.96% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2018-15890?
Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.
Are you affected by CVE-2018-15890?
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