CVE-2020-11071 False-negative validation results in MINT transactions with invalid baton

High 8.6 Published Updated

A logic flaw in SLPJS allows false-negative validation of MINT transactions, potentially leading to the destruction of a user's minting baton.

Exploited in the wild
Not known
Login needed
Not needed
Attackable
Over the internet
Victim action needed
Not needed
Fix
Available

What is CVE-2020-11071?

CVE-2020-11071 is a high-severity vulnerability in simpleledger slpjs, published on 12 May 2020. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

SLPJS (npm package slpjs) before version 0.27.2, has a vulnerability where users could experience false-negative validation outcomes for MINT transaction operations. A poorly implemented SLP wallet could allow spending of the affected tokens which would result in the destruction of a user's minting baton. This is fixed in version 0.27.2.

Weakness: CWE-697

Which versions are affected by CVE-2020-11071?

2 open source packages ship an affected version, including slpjs. It affects 1 product.

PackageAffectedFixed in
slpjs npmAll versions0.27.2
slpjs npmAll versions0.27.2

Products include Simpleledger Slpjs.

How do I fix CVE-2020-11071?

Upgrade slpjs to 0.27.2 or later.

Is CVE-2020-11071 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2020-11071 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-jc83-cpf9-q7c6.

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