CVE-2018-3972 Deserialization in Epee
A deserialization flaw in the Epee library allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via specially crafted network packets.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2018-3972?
CVE-2018-3972 is a critical unsafe deserialization vulnerability in https://github.com/sabelnikov Epee, published on 26 Sep 2018. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official 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.
Weakness: CWE-502
Which versions are affected by CVE-2018-3972?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Getmonero Monero.
How do I fix CVE-2018-3972?
No fix has been published for CVE-2018-3972 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Upgrade, and only deserialise data from trusted sources or with an allow-list of types. More about Unsafe deserialization.
Is CVE-2018-3972 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2018-3972 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in https://github.com/sabelnikov Epee
Sources
Also known as GHSA-4844-9f5j-f96x.