CVE-2022-35915

Unbounded gas consumption in @openzeppelin/contracts

Description

OpenZeppelin Contracts is a library for secure smart contract development. The target contract of an EIP-165 `supportsInterface` query can cause unbounded gas consumption by returning a lot of data, while it is generally assumed that this operation has a bounded cost. The issue has been fixed in v4.7.2. Users are advised to upgrade. There are no known workarounds for this issue.

Categories

5.3
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 3.1 •
EPSS 0.06%
Third-Party Advisory github.com Third-Party Advisory github.com
Affected: OpenZeppelin openzeppelin-contracts
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://github.com/OpenZeppelin/openzeppelin-contracts/security/advisories/GHSA-7grf-83vw-6f5x third party advisory
https://github.com/OpenZeppelin/openzeppelin-contracts/pull/3587 third party advisory patch

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2022-35915?
CVE-2022-35915 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2022-35915?
To fix CVE-2022-35915, 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-2022-35915 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2022-35915 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-2022-35915?
CVE-2022-35915 affects OpenZeppelin openzeppelin-contracts.
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