CVE-2018-3972
Monero Epee Levin Deserialization Code Execution Vulnerability
Description
An exploitable code execution vulnerability exists in the Levin deserialization functionality of the Epee library, as used in Monero 'Lithium Luna' (v0.12.2.0-master-ffab6700) and other cryptocurrencies. A specially crafted network packet can cause a logic flaw, resulting in code execution. An attacker can send a packet to trigger this vulnerability.
INFO
Published Date :
Sept. 26, 2018, 12:29 p.m.
Last Modified :
Nov. 21, 2024, 4:06 a.m.
Source :
[email protected]
Remotely Exploitable :
Yes !
Impact Score :
5.9
Exploitability Score :
3.9
Public PoC/Exploit Available at Github
CVE-2018-3972 has a 2 public PoC/Exploit available at Github.
Go to the Public Exploits tab to see the list.
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-2018-3972.
| URL | Resource |
|---|---|
| https://blog.talosintelligence.com/2018/09/epee-levin-vuln.html | Third Party Advisory |
| https://www.talosintelligence.com/vulnerability_reports/TALOS-2018-0637 | Exploit Third Party Advisory |
| https://blog.talosintelligence.com/2018/09/epee-levin-vuln.html | Third Party Advisory |
| https://www.talosintelligence.com/vulnerability_reports/TALOS-2018-0637 | Exploit Third Party Advisory |
We scan GitHub repositories to detect new proof-of-concept exploits. Following list is a collection of public exploits and proof-of-concepts, which have been published on GitHub (sorted by the most recently updated).
None
Python
Python Levin p2p client
Python
Results are limited to the first 15 repositories due to potential performance issues.
The following list is the news that have been mention
CVE-2018-3972 vulnerability anywhere in the article.
The following table lists the changes that have been made to the
CVE-2018-3972 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 -
Modified Analysis by [email protected]
Feb. 02, 2023
Action Type Old Value New Value Removed CVSS V3 NIST AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H Added CVSS V3.1 NIST AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H -
CVE Modified by [email protected]
Apr. 19, 2022
Action Type Old Value New Value Added CVSS V3 Talos AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H -
Reanalysis by [email protected]
Aug. 19, 2019
Action Type Old Value New Value Changed CPE Configuration OR *cpe:2.3:a:monero_project:monero:0.12.2.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:* OR *cpe:2.3:a:getmonero:monero:0.12.2.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:* -
Initial Analysis by [email protected]
Dec. 20, 2018
Action Type Old Value New Value Added CVSS V2 (AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P) Added CVSS V3 AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H Changed Reference Type https://www.talosintelligence.com/vulnerability_reports/TALOS-2018-0637 No Types Assigned https://www.talosintelligence.com/vulnerability_reports/TALOS-2018-0637 Exploit, Third Party Advisory Changed Reference Type https://blog.talosintelligence.com/2018/09/epee-levin-vuln.html No Types Assigned https://blog.talosintelligence.com/2018/09/epee-levin-vuln.html Third Party Advisory Added CWE CWE-502 Added CPE Configuration OR *cpe:2.3:a:monero_project:monero:0.12.2.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:* -
CVE Modified by [email protected]
Sep. 26, 2018
Action Type Old Value New Value Changed Description An exploitable code execution vulnerability exists in the Levin deserialization functionality of the epee library Monero 'Lithium Luna' (v0.12.2.0-master-ffab6700) . A specially crafted network packet can cause a logic flaw, resulting in code execution. An attacker can send a packet to trigger this vulnerability. An exploitable code execution vulnerability exists in the Levin deserialization functionality of the Epee library, as used in Monero 'Lithium Luna' (v0.12.2.0-master-ffab6700) and other cryptocurrencies. A specially crafted network packet can cause a logic flaw, resulting in code execution. An attacker can send a packet to trigger this vulnerability. Added Reference https://blog.talosintelligence.com/2018/09/epee-levin-vuln.html [No Types Assigned]
CWE - Common Weakness Enumeration
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Exploit Prediction
EPSS is a daily estimate of the probability of exploitation activity being observed over the next 30 days.
0.36 }} -0.00%
score
0.72451
percentile