CVE-2020-26800
MEDIUMCVSS 5.5/10EPSS 1.20%
Last modified
CVE-2020-26800 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 5.5/10 on the CVSS scale. A stack overflow vulnerability in Aleth Ethereum C++ client version <= 1.8.0 using a specially crafted a config.json file may result in a denial of service.. EPSS estimates a 1.20% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
A stack overflow vulnerability in Aleth Ethereum C++ client version <= 1.8.0 using a specially crafted a config.json file may result in a denial of service.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Ethereum | Aleth | <= 1.8.0 |
References
- https://ethereum.org/en/about/Vendor Advisory
- https://github.com/ethereum/alethThird Party Advisory
- https://github.com/ethereum/aleth/issues/5917Exploit, Third Party Advisory
- https://ethereum.org/en/about/Vendor Advisory
- https://github.com/ethereum/alethThird Party Advisory
- https://github.com/ethereum/aleth/issues/5917Exploit, Third Party Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2020-26800?
A stack overflow vulnerability in Aleth Ethereum C++ client version <= 1.8.0 using a specially crafted a config.json file may result in a denial of service.
How severe is CVE-2020-26800?
CVE-2020-26800 has a CVSS score of 5.5/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.20% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2020-26800?
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-2020-26800?
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