CVE-2018-18206

Name: CVE-2018-18206
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2018-10-10T09:29:00.27+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 1.45%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2018-18206 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. In the client in Bytom before 1.0.6, checkTopicRegister in p2p/discover/net.go does not prevent negative idx values, leading to a crash.. EPSS estimates a 1.45% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

In the client in Bytom before 1.0.6, checkTopicRegister in p2p/discover/net.go does not prevent negative idx values, leading to a crash.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

1.45%

70.0th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-190

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Bytom	Bytom	< 1.0.6

References

https://github.com/Bytom/bytom/commit/1ac3c8ac4f2b1e1df9675228290bda6b9586ba42Patch, Vendor Advisory
https://github.com/Bytom/bytom/commit/1ac3c8ac4f2b1e1df9675228290bda6b9586ba42Patch, Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Oct 10, 2018
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2018-18206?

In the client in Bytom before 1.0.6, checkTopicRegister in p2p/discover/net.go does not prevent negative idx values, leading to a crash.

How severe is CVE-2018-18206?

Severity scoring for CVE-2018-18206 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 1.45% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2018-18206?

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.

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Source: NVD / NIST