CVE-2020-11072

False-negative validation results in MINT transactions with invalid baton

Description

In SLP Validate (npm package slp-validate) before version 1.2.1, 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 has been fixed in slp-validate in version 1.2.1. Additonally, slpjs version 0.27.2 has a related fix under related CVE-2020-11071.

Category

8.6
CVSS
Severity: High
CVSS 3.1 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 0.24%
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-4w97-57v2-3w44 third party advisory
https://github.com/simpleledger/slp-validate/commit/cde95c0c6470dceb4f023cd462f904135ebd73e7 third party advisory patch

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2020-11072?
CVE-2020-11072 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2020-11072?
To fix CVE-2020-11072, 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-2020-11072 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2020-11072 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-2020-11072?
CVE-2020-11072 affects simpleledger slp-validate.
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