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GHSA-hhc4-47rh-cr34

MediumCVSS 5.9 / 10
Published Oct 25, 2022·Last modified Nov 8, 2023
Affected Components(0)

No affected components available

Description

Impact

A custom stateful precompile can use the is_static parameter to determine if the call is executed in a static context (via STATICCALL), and thus decide if stateful operations should be done. Previously, the passed is_static parameter was incorrect -- it was only set to true if the call comes from a direct STATICCALL opcode. However, once a static call context is entered, it should stay static.

The issue only impacts custom precompiles that actually uses is_static. The maintainers estimate the usage is low. However, for those affected, it can lead to possible incorrect state transitions.

Patches

PR: https://github.com/rust-blockchain/evm/pull/133 Released in v0.36.0.

Older patch versions can be released on request if anyone needs them. Simply contact @sorpaas by email to request it.

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Risk Scores
Base Score
5.9

The vulnerability can be exploited over the network without needing physical access. It is difficult for an attacker to exploit this vulnerability and may require special conditions. An attacker does not need any special privileges or access rights. No user interaction is needed for the attacker to exploit this vulnerability. The impact is confined to the system where the vulnerability exists. There is a high impact on the integrity of the data.

Threat Intelligence
5.4

Exploitation attempts have been detected. Elevated vigilance and prompt remediation are advised.

EPSS
N/A

Probability that this vulnerability will be exploited in the wild within the next 30 days.

Exploit
Not available

We did not find any exploit available. Neither in GitHub repositories nor in the Exploit-Database.

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