CVE-2019-16761

Validator parsing discrepancy due to string encoding in NPM slp-validate 1.0.0

Description

A specially crafted Bitcoin script can cause a discrepancy between the specified SLP consensus rules and the validation result of the slp-validate@1.0.0 npm package. An attacker could create a specially crafted Bitcoin script in order to cause a hard-fork from the SLP consensus. All versions >1.0.0 have been patched.

Category

5.7
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 3.1 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 0.39%
Third-Party Advisory github.com Third-Party Advisory github.com
Affected: simpleledger slp-validate
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://github.com/simpleledger/slp-validate/security/advisories/GHSA-wmx6-vxcf-c3gr third party advisory patch
https://github.com/simpleledger/slp-validate/commit/50ad96c2798dad6b9f9a13333dd05232defe5730#diff-fe58606994c412ba56a65141a7aa4a62L123 third party advisory patch

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2019-16761?
CVE-2019-16761 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2019-16761?
To fix CVE-2019-16761, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2019-16761 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2019-16761 is being actively exploited. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~0% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2019-16761?
CVE-2019-16761 affects simpleledger slp-validate.
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