CVE-2018-19151
HIGHCVSS 7.5/10EPSS 1.30%
Last modified
CVE-2018-19151 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.5/10 on the CVSS scale. qtum through 0.16 (a chain-based proof-of-stake cryptocurrency) allows a remote denial of service. The attacker sends invalid headers/blocks. EPSS estimates a 1.30% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
qtum through 0.16 (a chain-based proof-of-stake cryptocurrency) allows a remote denial of service. The attacker sends invalid headers/blocks. The attack requires no stake and can fill the victim's disk and RAM.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Qtum | Qtum | <= 0.16 |
References
- http://fc19.ifca.ai/preproceedings/180-preproceedings.pdfThird Party Advisory
- http://fc19.ifca.ai/preproceedings/180-preproceedings.pdfThird Party Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2018-19151?
qtum through 0.16 (a chain-based proof-of-stake cryptocurrency) allows a remote denial of service. The attacker sends invalid headers/blocks. The attack requires no stake and can fill the victim's disk and RAM.
How severe is CVE-2018-19151?
CVE-2018-19151 has a CVSS score of 7.5/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.30% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2018-19151?
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-2018-19151?
Run a free Strix scan to check your systems for this vulnerability.
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