CVE-2022-40769
HIGHCVSS 7.5/10EPSS 1.01%
Last modified
CVE-2022-40769 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.5/10 on the CVSS scale. profanity through 1.60 has only four billion possible RNG initializations. Thus, attackers can recover private keys from Ethereum vanity addresses and steal cryptocurrency, as exploited in the wild in June 2022.. EPSS estimates a 1.01% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
profanity through 1.60 has only four billion possible RNG initializations. Thus, attackers can recover private keys from Ethereum vanity addresses and steal cryptocurrency, as exploited in the wild in June 2022.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Profanity Project | Profanity | <= 1.60 |
References
- https://github.com/johguse/profanityThird Party Advisory
- https://github.com/johguse/profanity/issues/61Issue Tracking, Third Party Advisory
- https://github.com/johguse/profanityThird Party Advisory
- https://github.com/johguse/profanity/issues/61Issue Tracking, Third Party Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2022-40769?
profanity through 1.60 has only four billion possible RNG initializations. Thus, attackers can recover private keys from Ethereum vanity addresses and steal cryptocurrency, as exploited in the wild in June 2022.
How severe is CVE-2022-40769?
CVE-2022-40769 has a CVSS score of 7.5/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.01% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2022-40769?
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-2022-40769?
Run a free Strix scan to check your systems for this vulnerability.
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