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CVE-2017-12112

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Published: Jan 19, 2018Modified: Nov 21, 2024

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8.1
Vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Exploitability: 2.2 / Impact: 5.9
Source: NVD

Description

An exploitable improper authorization vulnerability exists in admin_addPeer API of cpp-ethereum's JSON-RPC (commit 4e1015743b95821849d001618a7ce82c7c073768). A JSON request can cause an access to the restricted functionality resulting in authorization bypass. An attacker can send JSON to trigger this vulnerability.

Affected (1)

Ethereum
1 product
Cpp Ethereum
Configuration A
1 vulnerable
Vulnerable SoftwareAffected Versions
Cpp Ethereum
All versions

Related CWEs

CWE-863
Incorrect Authorization
The product performs an authorization check when an actor attempts to access a resource or perform an action, but it does not correctly perform the check. This allows attackers to bypass intended access restrictions.

References (4)

Source: talos-cna@cisco.com
Broken LinkThird Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
Source: talos-cna@cisco.com
ExploitThird Party Advisory
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
Broken LinkThird Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
ExploitThird Party Advisory

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