CVE-2018-12454
Ethereum SimpleLottery _addguess Predictable Random Number Generator Vulnerability
Description
The _addguess function of a simplelottery smart contract implementation for 1000 Guess, an Ethereum gambling game, generates a random value with publicly readable variables such as the current block information and a private variable (which can be read with a getStorageAt call). Therefore, it allows attackers to always win and get rewards.
INFO
Published Date :
June 17, 2018, 12:29 p.m.
Last Modified :
Nov. 7, 2023, 2:52 a.m.
Source :
[email protected]
Remotely Exploitable :
Yes !
Impact Score :
3.6
Exploitability Score :
3.9
Public PoC/Exploit Available at Github
CVE-2018-12454 has a 4 public PoC/Exploit available at Github.
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References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools
Here, you will find a curated list of external links that provide in-depth
information, practical solutions, and valuable tools related to
CVE-2018-12454.
| URL | Resource |
|---|---|
| https://medium.com/%40jonghyk.song/attack-on-pseudo-random-number-generator-prng-used-in-1000-guess-an-ethereum-lottery-game-7b76655f953d |
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Attack against an Ethereum lottery game and secure version of game
Solidity TypeScript
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The following table lists the changes that have been made to the
CVE-2018-12454 vulnerability over time.
Vulnerability history details can be useful for understanding the evolution of a vulnerability, and for identifying the most recent changes that may impact the vulnerability's severity, exploitability, or other characteristics.
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CVE Modified by [email protected]
May. 14, 2024
Action Type Old Value New Value -
CVE Modified by [email protected]
Nov. 07, 2023
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Reference MITRE https://medium.com/%40jonghyk.song/attack-on-pseudo-random-number-generator-prng-used-in-1000-guess-an-ethereum-lottery-game-7b76655f953d [No types assigned] Removed Reference MITRE https://medium.com/@jonghyk.song/attack-on-pseudo-random-number-generator-prng-used-in-1000-guess-an-ethereum-lottery-game-7b76655f953d -
Initial Analysis by [email protected]
Aug. 14, 2018
Action Type Old Value New Value Added CVSS V2 (AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:N/A:N) Added CVSS V3 AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N Changed Reference Type https://medium.com/@jonghyk.song/attack-on-pseudo-random-number-generator-prng-used-in-1000-guess-an-ethereum-lottery-game-7b76655f953d No Types Assigned https://medium.com/@jonghyk.song/attack-on-pseudo-random-number-generator-prng-used-in-1000-guess-an-ethereum-lottery-game-7b76655f953d Exploit, Third Party Advisory Added CWE CWE-338 Added CPE Configuration OR *cpe:2.3:a:1000guess:1000_guess:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
CWE - Common Weakness Enumeration
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specific instances of vulnerabilities, CWE categorizes the common flaws or
weaknesses that can lead to vulnerabilities. CVE-2018-12454 is
associated with the following CWEs:
Common Attack Pattern Enumeration and Classification (CAPEC)
Common Attack Pattern Enumeration and Classification
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stores attack patterns, which are descriptions of the common attributes and
approaches employed by adversaries to exploit the CVE-2018-12454
weaknesses.
Exploit Prediction
EPSS is a daily estimate of the probability of exploitation activity being observed over the next 30 days.
0.17 }} -0.42%
score
0.53661
percentile