CVE-2022-24738

Account compromise in Evmos

Description

Evmos is the Ethereum Virtual Machine (EVM) Hub on the Cosmos Network. In versions of evmos prior to 2.0.1 attackers are able to drain unclaimed funds from user addresses. To do this an attacker must create a new chain which does not enforce signature verification and connects it to the target evmos instance. The attacker can use this joined chain to transfer unclaimed funds. Users are advised to upgrade. There are no known workarounds for this issue.

Category

8.1
CVSS
Severity: High
CVSS 3.1 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 0.26%
Third-Party Advisory github.com Third-Party Advisory github.com Third-Party Advisory github.com
Affected: tharsis evmos
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://github.com/tharsis/evmos/security/advisories/GHSA-5jgq-x857-p8xw third party advisory
https://github.com/tharsis/evmos/commit/28870258d4ee9f1b8aeef5eba891681f89348f71 third party advisory patch
https://github.com/tharsis/evmos/releases/tag/v2.0.1 third party advisory release notes

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2022-24738?
CVE-2022-24738 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2022-24738?
To fix CVE-2022-24738, 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-2022-24738 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2022-24738 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-2022-24738?
CVE-2022-24738 affects tharsis evmos.
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