CVE-2020-26242
HIGHCVSS 7.5/10EPSS 1.46%
Last modified
CVE-2020-26242 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.5/10 on the CVSS scale. Go Ethereum, or "Geth", is the official Golang implementation of the Ethereum protocol. In Geth before version 1.9.18, there is a Denial-of-service (crash) during block processing. EPSS estimates a 1.46% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
Go Ethereum, or "Geth", is the official Golang implementation of the Ethereum protocol. In Geth before version 1.9.18, there is a Denial-of-service (crash) during block processing. This is fixed in 1.9.18.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Ethereum | Go Ethereum | < 1.9.18 |
References
- https://blog.ethereum.org/2020/11/12/geth_security_release/Vendor Advisory
- https://github.com/ethereum/go-ethereum/security/advisories/GHSA-jm5c-rv3w-w83mThird Party Advisory
- https://blog.ethereum.org/2020/11/12/geth_security_release/Vendor Advisory
- https://github.com/ethereum/go-ethereum/security/advisories/GHSA-jm5c-rv3w-w83mThird Party Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2020-26242?
Go Ethereum, or "Geth", is the official Golang implementation of the Ethereum protocol. In Geth before version 1.9.18, there is a Denial-of-service (crash) during block processing. This is fixed in 1.9.18.
How severe is CVE-2020-26242?
CVE-2020-26242 has a CVSS score of 7.5/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.46% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2020-26242?
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-2020-26242?
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