Improper input validation in Ethereum Go-ethereum
CVE-2021-41173
Go Ethereum is the official Golang implementation of the Ethereum protocol. Prior to version 1.10.9, a vulnerable node is susceptible to crash when processing a maliciously crafted message from a peer. Version v1.10.9 contains patches to t…
Vulnerability class: Drupalgeddon 2 (CVE-2018-7600)
EPSS: 0.012 (64.4th percentile) — read the EPSS interpretation.
CVSS v3 metric
CVSS v3 base score 5.7 (Medium). Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H.
Affected products
- Ethereum Go-ethereum — versions < 1.10.9
- Ethereum Go_ethereum
Weakness classification (CWE)
Public proof-of-concept exploits
References
- security-advisories@github.com (x_refsource_CONFIRM, Third Party Advisory)
- security-advisories@github.com (Patch, Third Party Advisory, x_refsource_MISC)
- security-advisories@github.com (Patch, Third Party Advisory, x_refsource_MISC)
- security-advisories@github.com (Third Party Advisory, x_refsource_MISC, Release Notes)
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2021-41173?
- CVE-2021-41173 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Ethereum Go-ethereum, classified under Improper Input Validation. CVSS score: 5.7/10. Published 2021-10-26.
- How severe is CVE-2021-41173?
- Medium severity. CVSS v3 base score is 5.7 out of 10.
- Is CVE-2021-41173 known to be exploited?
- 4 public proof-of-concept repositories are indexed. Not currently listed in the CISA KEV catalog.