CVE-2018-3972

Name: CVE-2018-3972
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2018-09-26T12:29:00.22+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

CRITICALCVSS 9.8/10EPSS 3.69%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2018-3972 is a critical-severity vulnerability rated 9.8/10 on the CVSS scale. An exploitable code execution vulnerability exists in the Levin deserialization functionality of the Epee library, as used in Monero 'Lithium Luna' (v0.12.2.0-master-ffab6700) and other cryptocurrencies. A specially crafted network packet can cause a logic flaw, resulting in code execution. EPSS estimates a 3.69% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

An exploitable code execution vulnerability exists in the Levin deserialization functionality of the Epee library, as used in Monero 'Lithium Luna' (v0.12.2.0-master-ffab6700) and other cryptocurrencies. A specially crafted network packet can cause a logic flaw, resulting in code execution. An attacker can send a packet to trigger this vulnerability.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

9.8/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

EPSS Probability

3.69%

88.3th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-502

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Getmonero	Monero	0.12.2.0

References

https://blog.talosintelligence.com/2018/09/epee-levin-vuln.htmlThird Party Advisory
https://www.talosintelligence.com/vulnerability_reports/TALOS-2018-0637Exploit, Third Party Advisory
https://blog.talosintelligence.com/2018/09/epee-levin-vuln.htmlThird Party Advisory
https://www.talosintelligence.com/vulnerability_reports/TALOS-2018-0637Exploit, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Sep 26, 2018
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2018-3972?

How severe is CVE-2018-3972?

CVE-2018-3972 has a CVSS score of 9.8/10 (CRITICAL severity). The EPSS model estimates a 3.69% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2018-3972?

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Source: NVD / NIST